A&E Biography: Benjamin Franklin - Citizen of the World

A&E presents: An in-depth biography of Benjamin Franklin. This unique individual came to symbolize the inventiveness and industriousness of an entire nation. The program highlights Franklin's accomplishments in the fields of science, civics and politics. From his discovery of electricity to the fuel-efficient Franklin stove and Poor Richard's Almanac to his contributions to the continental Congress and early American history. Using expert commentary, archival material and Franklin's own writings, this program tells the story of one of the most unique figures in American history.