Benjamin Franklin: In His Own
Words,
indicates the depth and breadth of
Benjamin Franklin's public, professional,
and scientific accomplishments
through important
documents,
letters, books,
broadsides, and cartoons.
Marking the tercentenary of Franklin's birth,
this exhibition, concentrates
on his achievements as
a printer and writer,
an inventor and scientist,
and,
particularly, as a politician and statesman. The physical exhibition
will
be on view at the Library through
June 17, 2006.
Exhibition Overview - Transcripts -
Checklist of Objects
Learn More -
Public Programs - News
Release - Acknowledgments
Exhibition Sections: Introduction A Cause For Revolution Break With Britain Continental Congress Treaty of Paris The New Republic Scientist and Inventor Printer and Writer Epitaph |