Young Benjamin Franklin | The Printer of Ideas

Before he became a Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin was a curious young printer in colonial Philadelphia with a passion for learning, writing, and discovery. From publishing newspapers to experimenting with science and civic ideas, Franklin’s early years helped shape one of the most influential minds in American history. In this episode of Road to 250, explore the beginnings of the man who helped spark a nation of ideas.

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