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Maude, c1876, (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Maudet, c1876, (1904). From Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1904]

Peace Monument and U. S. Capitol, Washington, DC, c1910
Peace Monument and U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC, c1910. The Peace Monument, by Franklin Simmons (1839-1913), also known as the Naval Monument or Civil War Sailors Monument

Medal struck to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Franklin. A print from Franklin Bi-Centennial Celebration, Philadelphia, 1906, The American Philosophical Society

Benjamin Franklin, c1766. Artist: David Martin
Benjamin Franklin, c1766. A print from Franklin Bi-Centennial Celebration, Philadelphia, 1906, The American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia, 1906

Benjamin Franklin, c1782
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), c1782. Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A print from Franklin Bi-Centennial Celebration, Philadelphia, 1906

Benjamin Franklin, American scientist and politician, 1782 (1956). Franklin (1706-1790) was a member of the committee which drafted the Declaration of Independence in 1776

Facsimile of a letter from Benjamin Franklin to his wife, 1773 (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume II, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880

Facsimile of a letter from Benjamin Franklin to Mr Strahan, 1775 (c1880). Franklins letter to Strahan, a member of the British Parliament

Franklin Pierce, 14th President of the United States, (c1880). Pierce (1804-1869) was president from 1853-1857. He is widely regarded as having been one of the least effective presidents

The signatures to the American Declaration of Independence, c1776, (c1920). John Adams, Samuel Adams, Josiah Bartlett, Carter Braxton, Charles Carroll, Samuel Chase, Abraham Clark, George Clymer

Benjamin Franklins house, 36 Craven Street, London, 1912. Artist: Frederick Adcock
Benjamin Franklins house, Craven Street, London, 1912. Benjamin Franklin, American statesman, printer and scientist (1706-1790), lived here between 1757 and 1775

Benjamin Franklins epitaph, written by himself, 1728, (1840). Artist: Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklins epitaph, written by himself, 1728, (1840). Facsimile of an epitaph written by scientist and politician Benjamin Franklin, written by himself aged 22: The Body of B

Benjamin Franklin, 18th century American scientist, inventor and politician, c1819. Artist: Holl
Benjamin Franklin, 18th century American scientist, inventor and politician, c1819. Franklin (1706-1790) was a member of the committee which drafted the Declaration of Independence in 1776

Sir John Franklin, c1860s. Artist: DJ Pound
Sir John Franklin, c1860s

Hall of the Council of Five Hundred, Venice, Italy, 19th century. Artist: E Challis
Hall of the Council of Five Hundred, Venice, Italy, 19th century

Franklin McLeay, Canadian actor, 1901. Artist: W&D Downey
Franklin McLeay, Canadian actor, 1901

Franklin Pierce, president of the United States, c1850s. Pierce (1804-1869) was 14th President of the United States, (1853-1857)

Sarah Franklin Bache, American revolutionary war patriot, 1872. Bache (1743-1808) was the only daughter of Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin, political figure and statesmen of the United States, (early 20th century). Artist: Gordon Ross
Benjamin Franklin, political figure and statesmen of the United States, (early 20th century). Franklin (1706-1790) was a member of the committee which drafted the Declaration of Independence in 1776

Sir John Franklin, English sea captain and Arctic explorer, 19th century. Franklin (1786-1847) led an expedition to find the North-West Passage; the entire crew was lost

Visit of the Queen and Prince Albert to the Resolute, 1856, (c1888)
Visit of the Queen and Prince Albert to the Resolute, Spithead, Hampshire, 1856, (c1888). Queen Victoria and her husband visit the ship of British Arctic explorer John Franklin

John Ross, British polar explorer and naval officer, 19th century. In 1818 Ross (1800-1862) led an expedition to search for the Northwest Passage

Franklins kite experiment, c1752, (1869). Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American scientist, statesman, diplomat, author, printer and publisher

Benjamin Franklin, American scientist, inventor and statesman, late 18th century. Franklin (1706-1790) was a member of the committee which drafted the Declaration of Independence in 1776

The Plague Pit, 1855. Artist: John Franklin
The Plague Pit, 1855. Consigning bodies of victims of the plague to a communal grave during the Plague of London, 1665. From Old Saint Pauls by W Harrison Ainsworth

Benjamin Franklin, American statesman, printer and scientist, 1778. Franklin (1706-1790) was a member of the committee which drafted the Declaration of Independence in 1776

Elisha Kent Kane (1820-1857), American naval surgeon and arctic explorer in arctic dress, 1862. Kane took part in two expeditions, in 1850 and 1853

Copper Indian girl mending snow shoe, 1823. Artist: John Franklin
Copper Indian girl mending snow shoe. Coloured lithograph from John Franklin Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea, London, 1823

Interior of Cree Indian tent, 1823. Artist: John Franklin
Interior of Cree Indian tent, 1823. Man smoking: Papoose in cradle : Cooking pot suspended over fire. Coloured lithograp from John Franklin Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea

Franklin Pierce 1804 to 1869. 14th president of the United States 1853 to 1857. From painting by Alonzo Chappel

Eskimos Build Igloo 3
Esquimaux creeping into the passage of a Snow Hut - observed during Franklins Arctic expedition. Date: 1818-1819

Members of Franklin expedition at Fort Enterprise
Members of the first Franklin expedition (1819-1822), including John Franklin, John Hepburn and Dr John Richardson, at Fort Enterprise, North America

NORWEGIAN ROYAL COUPLE. Crown Princess Martha and Crown Prince Olav (the future
NORWEGIAN ROYAL COUPLE. Crown Princess Mrtha and Crown Prince Olav (the future King Olav V) of Norway photographed at the White House in Washington, D.C. following a visit with President and Mrs

We Demand a New Deal! American cartoon, c1932, by John Miller Baer, defining the term New Deal first used by Franklin
CARTOON: NEW DEAL, 1932. We Demand a New Deal! American cartoon, c1932, by John Miller Baer, defining the term New Deal first used by Franklin D

A monthly check to you. Lithograph poster issued in 1935 by the Social Security Board urging citizens to take advantage
POSTER: SOCIAL SECURITY. A monthly check to you. Lithograph poster issued in 1935 by the Social Security Board urging citizens to take advantage of the recently passed Social Security Act

Marquis de Lafayette and Benjamin Franklin meeting for the first time at Paris, France, in February 1777
FRANKLIN & LAFAYETTE, 1777. Marquis de Lafayette and Benjamin Franklin meeting for the first time at Paris, France, in February 1777. Lithograph, French, 19th century

The Pellmell of the European Puzzle. English cartoon by Ernest Howard Shepard, c1945, showing Franklin D
WORLD WAR II: CARTOON. The Pellmell of the European Puzzle. English cartoon by Ernest Howard Shepard, c1945, showing Franklin D

An unfortunate wait. Cartoon depiction of the wait for President-elect Franklin Delano Roosevelt to replace the lame
CARTOON: HOOVERVILLE, 1933. An unfortunate wait. Cartoon depiction of the wait for President-elect Franklin Delano Roosevelt to replace the lame duck Herbert Hoover. Drawing, January 1933

American cartoon depicting President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Secretary of Commerce Harry Hopkins pushing forward
CARTOON: NEW DEAL, 1936. American cartoon depicting President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Secretary of Commerce Harry Hopkins pushing forward outrageous spending on New Deal programs

Cartoon depicting newly elected President Franklin Delano Roosevelt throwing out the trash of the departing Hoover
CARTOON: FDR, 1933. Cartoon depicting newly elected President Franklin Delano Roosevelt throwing out the trash of the departing Hoover administration. Drawing, 1933, by Jerry Doyle

Looks as if the New Leadership Was Really Going to Lead. American cartoon, c1933, showing President Franklin D
CARTOON: NEW DEAL, 1933. Looks as if the New Leadership Was Really Going to Lead. American cartoon, c1933, showing President Franklin D

New Deal Cartoon, C1935
NEW DEAL CARTOON, c1935. President Franklin D. Roosevelt trying to heal a Depression-stricken United States with an every-growing assortment of New Deal agencies and programs

Cartoon: Fdr & Workingmen
CARTOON: FDR & WORKINGMEN. Yes, You Remembered Me (The Forgotten Man). Cartoon, 1936, by Clarence D. Batchelor, on President Franklin D

New Deal Cartoon, 1933
NEW DEAL CARTOON, 1933. Looks as if the New Leadership Was Really Going to Lead. American cartoon, c1933, showing President Franklin D

CARTOON: FDR, 1932. Just leave em, Herb. I ll do it all after March 4. Cartoon, 1932, by Clifford Berryman

World War Ii: Cartoon, 1938
WORLD WAR II: CARTOON, 1938. Laocoon, 1938. Cartoon by Clifford Berryman depicting the political struggle regarding Americas involvement in World War II

New Deal Cartoon, 1938
NEW DEAL CARTOON, 1938. Old Reliable! American cartoon, 1938, by Clifford Berryman criticizing President Roosevelt for his New Deal spending policies

FRANKLIN: LIGHTNING ROD. Lightning rod suggested by Benjamin Franklin to protect houses: wood engraving

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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.