The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds 662 - President Benjamin Franklin - Part 3
Dec 10, 2024
Gareth and Dave dive into the antics of Benjamin Franklin, exploring his amusing personal life and pivotal role in the American Revolution. They blend history with laughs, reflecting on Franklin's charm in France and his surreptitious diplomacy. The chaos of scheduling mishaps, culinary debates, and quirky invention critiques keeps the atmosphere light. They tackle heavy themes like independence while balancing it with humor, offering insights into Franklin's legacy and the complexity of 18th-century life.
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Franklin's Return
- Benjamin Franklin returned to a changed America in 1775.
- The colonies were at war, and his wife had died.
New Appointments
- Franklin was nominated to the Continental Congress upon his return.
- He also resumed his role as Postmaster General, tasked with establishing communication during wartime.
Loyalist Son
- Franklin's son, William, the governor of New Jersey, remained loyal to Britain.
- William was later declared a traitor and placed under house arrest.
