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FRANKLIN: TITLE PAGE, 1764. Title page of Benjamin Franklins Cool Thoughts on the Present Situation of our Public Affairs, published in 1764

FRANKLIN: DRINKING. Sketches of a man drinking wine, drawn by William Temple Franklin, grandson of Benjamin Franklin, late 18th century

FRANKLIN: TITLE PAGE, 1751. First page of Benjamin Franklins essay, Observations Concerning the Increase of Mankind, Peopling of Countries, etc. 1751

RICHARD BACHE (1737-1811). American (English-born) businessman. Son-in-law of Benjamin Franklin, husband of his daughter, Sarah. Oil on canvas by John Hoppner, 1792-93

FRANKLIN CREDENTIALS, 1778. Letter from the Continental Congress and its President, Henry Laurens, to King Louis XVI of France, 21 October 1778, on Benjamin Franklins credentials as U.S

DEBORAH READ FRANKLIN (1708-1774). Mrs. Benjamin Franklin. Oil by Benjamin Wilson, c1759

FRANKLIN TITLE PAGE, 1744. Title page of Benjamin Franklins edition of Marcus Tullius Ciceros Cato Major, or His Discourse of Old Age, a translation of De Senectute ( On Aging ), Philadelphia

FRANKLIN: REBUS. The Art of Making Money Plenty in Everymans Pocket. Rebus by Benjamin Franklin, 18th century

BENJAMIN FRANKLINs HOUSE. Advertisement for the rental of Franklins house in Philadelphia, 13 August 1792, in General Advertiser, a newspaper published by Benjamin Franklin Bache, Franklins grandson

FRANKLIN: GENERAL MAGAZINE. Title page of the first issue of The General Magazine and Historical Chronicle, published by Benjamin Franklin, January 1741

POOR RICHARDs ALMANAC. The calendar for February from the first number of Poor Richards Almanac, printed by Benjamin Franklin at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1733

WILLIAM FRANKLIN (1731-1813). American colonial administrator. Pencil drawing by Albert Rosenthal after a contemporary portrait

FRANKLIN AT VERSAILLES. Benjamin Franklin at the court of King Louis XVI of France in 1778. German drawing, 1784

CRAVEN STREET GAZETTE, 1770. Fake newspaper written by Polly and William Hewson, who stayed with Benjamin Franklin in London

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (1706-1790). Monogram stencil of Benjamin Franklin, American printer, publisher, scientist, inventor, statesman and diplomat

FRANKLIN: SMOKY CHIMNEYS. Observations on the Causes and Cure of Smoky Chimneys. Title page of a pamphlet by Benjamin Franklin, c1787

THE GENIUS OF FRANKLIN, 1778. Allegorical print depicting American printer, inventor and statesman, Benjamin Franklin. The motto at the bottom translates He snatched the lightning from heaven

WILLIAM TEMPLE FRANKLIN (1760-1823). Benjamin Franklins grandson and secretary. Oil on panel by John Trumbull, 1790

JANE FRANKLIN MECOM (1712-1794). Youngest sister of Benjamin Franklin. Last page of Mecoms Book of Ages, 1767

SARAH FRANKLIN BACHE (1743-1808). Daughter of Benjamin Franklin. Oil on cavnas by John Hoppner, 1793

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (1706-1790). Caricature of Franklin, depicted on the right as a Quaker, on the frontispiece of the book The Squabble, A Pastoral Eclogue, published in 1765

POOR RICHARDs ALMANAC. Title page of the 1736 edition of Poor Richards Almanac, printed by Benjamin Franklin at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CARTOON. Benjamin Franklin and the Quakers. A cartoon depicting Benjamin Franklin (foreground) eyeing a group of his Quaker friends who are expressing their fears of the Paxton

JOHN FRANKLIN (1786-1847). English naval officer and arctic explorer. Mezzotint, 19th century

POOR RICHARDs ALMANAC. The calendar for April from the first number of Poor Richards Almanac, printed by Benjamin Franklin at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1733

SIR JOHN FRANKLIN (1786-1847). English naval officer and arctic explorer. Oil on canvas, 1828, by Thomas Phillips

POOR RICHARDs ALMANAC. The calendar for March from the first number of Poor Richards Almanac, printed by Benjamin Franklin at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1733

POOR RICHARDs ALMANAC. Title page of the first number of Poor Richards Almanac, printed by Benjamin Franklin at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1733

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (1706-1790). American printer, publisher, scientist, inventor, statesman and diplomat. Etching, 1888, by Albert Rosenthal after Charles Willson Peale

POOR RICHARDs ALMANACK. The January page from the first edition of Benjamin Franklins Almanack, 1733

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (1706-1799). American printer, publisher, scientist, inventor, statesman and diplomat. Franklin, assisted by his son William

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BUTLER (1818-1893). American army officer, lawyer and politician. Photographed while a Major General in the Union Army during the American Civil War

SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE. The edge of the burned district, corner of Franklin and Sacramento Streets, following the earthquake of 18 April 1906

BENJAMIN BUTLER (1818-1893). American soldier and politician. Opening of the Butler Campaign in Massachusetts. Cartoon by Joseph Keppler depicting Butler as a swearing sailor, 1879

ZION BESIEGED, 1787. Zion Besieg d & Attacked. An American cartoon from 1787 showing artisans defending the constitution against the wealthy

NEW YORK: DENTIST OFFICE. A man advertising Franklins Dental Parlor on 5th Avenue in New York City. Photograph, c1905

YELLOW FEVER, 1898. Temporary tent hospital maintained by the U.S. Marine Hospital Service at Franklin, Louisiana, during the yellow fever epidemic of 1898

FRANKLIN: PLAIN TRUTH, 1747. Title page of Plain Truth: or, Serious Considerations On the Present State of the City of Philadelphia and Province of Pennsylvania

FRANKLIN: STENCILS. Typeface stencils made for Benjamin Franklin by Gabriel Bery, while Franklin was living in Passy, France, 1776-1785

THE ART OF SWIMMING. Frontispiece to The Art of Swimming, 18th century, owned by Benjamin Franklin

PHILADELPHIA: LIBRARY. Text composed for the cornerstone dedication of the Library Company of Philadelphia, by Benjamin Franklin, 1739

ART OF MAKING MONEY PLENTY. A rebus devised by Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

LUMBERING: LOG JAM, c1865. Lumberjacks breaking a log jam on a river. Photograph by Benjamin Franklin Upton, c1865

FRANKLIN: TITLE PAGE, 1749. Title page of the pamphlet, Proposals Relating to the Education of Youth in Pensilvania, published by Benjamin Franklin (anonymously) in 1749

PHILADELPHIA LOTTERY, 1748. Four tickets from the Second Philadelphia Lottery of 1748. Only tickets known to have been printed by Benjamin Franklin

CIVIL WAR: VIRGINIA. Union Generals Andrew A. Humphreys, Henry W. Slocum, William B. Franklin, William F. Barry, John Newton and friends in Cumberland Landing, Virginia

CANADA: EXPEDITION, c1882. Sergeant Jewell and an Eskimo identified as Christiansen, members of the Lady Franklin Bay Expedition, starting from Fort Conger to support Dr. Octave Pavy, Canada

CANADA: EXPEDITION. Members of the Lady Franklin Bay Expedition, Lieutenant Lockwood and Sergeant Brainard, accompanied by an Eskimo, leaving Fort Conger, Canada. Photograph, c1881-1884

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"Franklin: A Journey of Discovery and Resilience" Embarking on the treacherous voyage in 1845, the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror set sail under the command of Sir John Franklin. Little did they know that this would be their last trip, forever etching their names into history. While Rosalind Franklin's groundbreaking work in DNA structure may not directly relate to this tale, her spirit of exploration resonates with those who dare to venture into the unknown. Captain Francis Crozier led the crew aboard HMS Terror, facing unimaginable challenges as they navigated through icy waters. Their determination mirrored that of Eleanor Roosevelt, a woman who defied societal norms and championed human rights. In his writing, Franklin captured both beauty and hardship encountered during his journey. These words echoed throughout time, inspiring leaders like Fd Roosevelt and Ilz in 1932 to persevere amidst adversity. Just as The Enterprise and Investigator found themselves surrounded by ice in Barro Strait, Chaucer's Canterbury Pilgrims embarked on a road filled with trials but also camaraderie. Similarly, the Montgolfier balloon soared over Paris symbolizing humanity's desire for progress. Yet history is not without its conflicts - such as the Battle in 1864 - where bravery clashed against despair on Tennessee soil. It was during times like these when Churchill and Roosevelt stood side by side, united against common enemies. The name "Franklin" carries tales of courage, resilience, discovery; it embodies our relentless pursuit for knowledge while facing life's harshest realities head-on. From frozen seas to battlefields strewn with chaos or even scientific breakthroughs – let us remember that within every "Franklin, " there lies an untold story waiting to be unveiled.