Name: The Eventful Life of Benjamin Franklin
Duration: 171
Description: The Pennsylvania scientist and diplomat signs both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

The Pennsylvania scientist and diplomat signs both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

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The Eventful Life of Benjamin Franklin

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