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13163_1877_ben_franklin1
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1970
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This clip contains a reenactment of Benjamin Franklin and some of his inventions/contributions. Begins with Benjamin Franklin at his desk with a quill. A boy comes in with an apron and walks to his desk, the two talk. CU of the boy’s face. Cu of Franklin’s face. Various crosscuts of the boy’s face and Franklin’s face as they talk. The two stand up and walk to an old printing press, Franklin grabs on to a lever and pulls.