Podcasts History This Day in Esoteric Political History Franklin in France (1776) w/ Mike Duncan

Franklin in France (1776) w/ Mike Duncan

Published: Oct. 4, 2022, 11:49 a.m.

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It\\u2019s October 4th. In 1776, Benjamin Franklin is headed to France as the Continental Congress\\u2019s first diplomat, looking to secure support for the American independence movement.

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Jody and Kellie are joined by Mike Duncan, history podcaster behind series such as \\u201cRevolutions\\u201d and \\u201cThe Fall of Rome.\\u201d They discuss Franklin\\u2019s diplomatic goal, his taste for the Parisian nightlife \\u2014 and why the values of the Founding Fathers continue to be contested and politicized.

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Mike is on tour all this month! Coming to a city near you. Find more information here.

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Also check out Mike\\u2019s book \\u201cHero of Two Worlds.\\u201d

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