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Benjamin Franklin's Last Bet
Book • 2022
In 'Benjamin Franklin's Last Bet,' Michael Meyer explores Franklin's final act of philanthropy—a gift of two thousand pounds to Boston and Philadelphia.
The funds were to be lent to tradesmen over two centuries, with each loan repaid with interest over ten years.
Meyer tracks the evolution of these twin funds as they bankroll various endeavors, from woodworkers and silversmiths to trade schools and space races.
Despite being misused, neglected, and contested, Franklin's wager remains relevant today, offering insights into his vision for American prosperity and addressing modern issues of wealth disparity and social divisions.
The funds were to be lent to tradesmen over two centuries, with each loan repaid with interest over ten years.
Meyer tracks the evolution of these twin funds as they bankroll various endeavors, from woodworkers and silversmiths to trade schools and space races.
Despite being misused, neglected, and contested, Franklin's wager remains relevant today, offering insights into his vision for American prosperity and addressing modern issues of wealth disparity and social divisions.
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