Charles Darwin
On February 12, 1809, two babies were born on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean. Both were destined to change the course of human history. One was Abraham Lincoln and the other, Charles Darwin. Both,... More
What Would Ben Franklin Say?
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Obama’s Economic Stimulus
President Barack Obama, intent on gaining bipartisan support for his economic stimulus package, traveled from the White House to Capitol Hill for a meeting with... More
President Obama’s Inaugural Parade
What would he think about military units marching in close formation past the reviewing stand, their officers’ chins tucked in, smartly saluting a civilian whose... More
America’s First Black President Barack Obama
What would Benjamin Franklin say about America’s first black president? Here’s what he’d say: “I told you so!” Franklin, after all, both created the job... More
Introducing the Benjamin Franklin Blog
On behalf of Benjamin Franklin, welcome to our blog. I’m honored that I was selected to speak for our illustrious Founding Father—to provide our readers... More
