Ben Franklin

Peace and Independence: Franklin, Adams and Jay on the Treaty of Paris

by Michael Boldin | Sep 3, 2021 | American Revolution, Audio/Video, Ben Franklin, History, John Adams, John Jay, Path to Liberty

Sept. 3, 1783, the Treaty of Paris formally established “a general peace.” Signed by Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and John Jay – Article I affirmed 13 “free sovereign and Independent States,” and remains in force today. Highlighting their views on the treaty...

5 Founders on the Horrors and Evils of War

by Michael Boldin | Aug 27, 2021 | Audio/Video, Ben Franklin, James Madison, John Jay, Path to Liberty, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine, War

Thomas Paine, John Jay, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison – in their own words – on the evils of war. Not on the structure of war powers under the Constitution, but as a deeper, philosophical foundation. Path to Liberty. Fast Friday...

The First American: Benjamin Franklin’s Top Quotes and Warnings

by Michael Boldin | Jul 6, 2021 | Audio/Video, Ben Franklin, Path to Liberty

Probably the best-known American in his day, his Memoirs were required reading long after his passing. Benjamin Franklin’s work and expertise spanned decades and topics – highlighting some of the most important quotes and warnings from freedom of speech...

Today in History: Benjamin Franklin’s Birthday

by Michael Boldin | Jan 17, 2018 | Ben Franklin, History

Happy Birthday, Benjamin Franklin! Born today in 1706. The quote in the image below is one of our favorites, and quite relevant for today. It was first written by Franklin for the Pennsylvania Assembly in its Reply to the Governor (11 Nov. 1755) A little-known fact...

There is no “Liberty vs Safety” Debate

by Michael Boldin | Sep 11, 2017 | Ben Franklin, James Madison, Newsletter, Patrick Henry

This is today’s Tenther newsletter, which everyone in the nullification movement gets daily or weekly. Be one of them – and Become a member here to support the TAC. …For us, it’s no debate at all. With today being the anniversary of a horrible...

Good War and Bad Peace: Perpetual War and the Erosion of Liberty

by Joe Wolverton, II | Oct 13, 2014 | Ben Franklin, Founding Fathers, War Powers

In a letter written in 1783, Benjamin Franklin said, “In my opinion, there never was a good War, or a bad Peace.” That kind of talk today probably would get Ben branded a terrorist or an associate of al-Qaeda, ISIS, or the latest enemy in the perpetual War on...

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