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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN: "Those who would give up essential Liberty to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."
Continental Congress appoints Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Silas Deane as commissioners to France, charged with raising funds, securing arms, and negotiating an alliance to aid the Revolution.
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“Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.” -Benjamin Franklin
“Well done is better than well said.”
— Benjamin Franklin
Be relentless.
Opt for usefulness.
Do Action.
Have a great day chat. 🫶
American delegates (John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Edward Rutledge) meet with British Admiral Richard Howe to discuss peace in the revolution, but talks fail as Britain demands revocation of American independence.
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While traveling together, John Adams and Benjamin Franklin are compelled to share a bed.
Instead of sleep, the pair argue all night about whether to leave the window open or closed.
Franklin eventually wins the argument when Adams gets too tired and falls asleep.
Adams writes a lengthy and angry diatribe in his diary about it.
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"Where liberty dwells, there is my country."
— Benjamin Franklin
Liberty is the foundation of America.
As we celebrate our nation's independence, we remember the patriots who secured our freedom and every American who has defended it since.
Happy Fourth of July. 🇺🇸
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“You have a republic, if you can keep it.”
- Benjamin Franklin
Socialism is literally intellectual rot.
“To be ignorant is no sin, after all everyone is born ignorant. To remain stupid, however, requires effort.”
- Benjamin Franklin