Discover 11 surprising facts about Benjamin Franklin, from his secret pseudonyms and scientific inventions to his dramatic family rift and legacy today.
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The Patriot Financier Who Bankrolled the Revolutionary War
Discover the tragic and triumphant story of Robert Morris, the Founding Father who personally funded the American Revolution but died in debtor’s prison.
10 Reasons Why Gouverneur Morris Was the Oddest Founding Father
Explore the brilliant, eccentric life of Gouverneur Morris, the ‘Penman of the Constitution’ who drafted the Preamble, opposed slavery, and designed NYC’s grid.