The Ben Franklin Story

Famous Moments in Early American History

Short Educational Films of Noteworthy Events

Free Educational History Videos - Watch The "Ben Franklin Story". Part 1 - "The Inventive Genius". Part 2 - "America's Diplomat". Total run time: 19:56

Founding Father, Statesman, Diplomat, Inventor, Printer..Ben Franklin made such a deep and lasting impact on early America that his mark is still felt today over 250 years later. Enjoy these informative videos that tell his life story!

Please note that this movie is offered in two parts.

The Ben Franklin Story — Part 1 The Inventive Genius Run Time: 00:8:43 Tap to unmute This video is private If the owner of this video has granted you access, please sign in. Click Image to Play

The Ben Franklin Story — Part 2 America's Diplomat Run Time: 00:11:13 Tap to unmute This video is private If the owner of this video has granted you access, please sign in. Click Image to Play

More About Benjamin Franklin:

• The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
• Portrait of Benjamin Franklin
• Benjamin Franklin: The Father of all the Yankees
• Pages From the Past: Ben Franklin's Pennsylvania Gazette
• How Ben Franklin Used His Newspaper — The Pennsylvania Gazette — to 'Popularize' An Evolving Science
• Benjamin Franklin On An Early Marriage