Ben Franklin
Join or Die: Benjamin Franklin’s Forgotten Call for Union (1754)
Before the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution, Benjamin Franklin had a bold idea to unite the colonies – an idea most people have never heard of. In 1754, just before the Albany Congress, he published his famous “Join...
Benjamin Franklin’s Rules for Bringing Down Empires
With some of his best satire and sharpest wit, Franklin told the British the top-20 ways their policies would bring their empire over the American colonies to an end. Much of it sounds pretty familiar to what we face today. Path to Liberty: April 17, 2024...
Benjamin Franklin’s Finest: Top Quotes on his Birthday
Born on January 17, 1706, Benjamin Franklin was world famous for his many contributions and accomplishments in various fields. He is widely remembered for his witty and wise quotes, but his legacy also includes essential insights on government, power, liberty and...
Benjamin Franklin’s Warnings on Executive Power
After you hear what Franklin had to say about executive power and human nature, we think you just might join us in saying “he called it!” Path to Liberty, Fast Friday Edition: June 2, 2023...