Tag Archives: Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was an American scientist, thinker, statesman, Founding Father, and all around interesting guy. He features in a couple of NLJ articles.

July 4, 2023

Jul 2023

The Eagle, the National Seal, and turkeys

Nicholas A. Ferrell

We begin with a patriotic bedtime story and conclude with Benjamin Franklin’s thoughts on the bald eagle vs the turkey.

July 3, 2023

Jul 2023

Basil Hall on Benjamin Franklin’s grave

Nicholas A. Ferrell

Re-printing a British officer’s account of his 1827-28 visit to Benjamin Franklin’s modest grave site.

June 27, 2021

Jun 2021

Justin & Justina 〜 4th of July Grill Sacrifices to the Spirits of the Founders

Nicholas A. Ferrell

〜A guide on how to appease the Founding Fathers this Fourth of July〜