Benjamin Franklin’s Autobiography: The Education of Disappointment (Part 5)

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Aug 24, 202612:06Government & Organizations

Benjamin Franklin sails to London believing a governor’s promise will launch his printing business—only to discover the promised support doesn’t exist. Instead of allowing the setback to defeat him, Franklin goes to work...

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