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The Making of a Revolutionary

Part 2 covers Franklin's years in England, beginning in 1757, when he was sent to London as an emissary for Pennsylvania on a mission to allow the colony to tax the Penn family's lands. Franklin arrived as an ardent admirer of the empire as well as a lover of the American colonies.

English
  • Originally Aired November 19, 2002
  • Runtime 54 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network PBS
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Name Type Role
Ronald Blumer Writer
Ellen Hovde Director
Muffie Meyer Director