Franklin, Jefferson, Thoreau

Apr 21 2023 1
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The Shared Presence Foundation is pleased to present a series of lectures delivered by Roger Weir in 1985 about 3 important figures in American history. This series focuses on Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Henry David Thoreau in a total of 13 lectures.

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Benjamin Franklin - Part 1

Jan 26 2023 75 mins  
In this lecture about Benjamin Franklin - 1 of 4 - Roger Weir discusses the life and legacy of Franklin.

Benjamin Franklin - Part 2

Feb 02 2023 78 mins  
In this lecture about Benjamin Franklin - 2 of 4 - Roger Weir discusses the life and legacy of Franklin.

Benjamin Franklin - Part 3

Feb 09 2023 93 mins  
In this lecture about Benjamin Franklin - 3 of 4 - Roger Weir discusses the life and legacy of Franklin.

Benjamin Franklin - Part 4

Feb 17 2023 78 mins  
In this lecture about Benjamin Franklin - 4 of 4 - Roger Weir discusses the life and legacy of Franklin. The orginal lecture was entitled "Franklin in Philadelphia and Paris - 2 Revolutions".

Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin

Feb 24 2023 62 mins  
In this lecture about Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin, Roger Weir discusses the life and legacy of the two men. The orginal lecture was entitled "The Birth of a New Age".

Thomas Jefferson - Part 1

Mar 02 2023 71 mins  
In this lecture about Thomas Jefferson, part 1 of 4, Roger Weir discusses the life and legacy of Thomas Jefferson. The original lecture was entitled "Jefferson's Monticello: Symbol of the New Man".

Thomas Jefferson - Part 2

Mar 10 2023 92 mins  
In this lecture about Thomas Jefferson, part 2 of 4, Roger Weir discusses the life and legacy of Thomas Jefferson. The original lecture was entitled "Jefferson's Bible: The Religion of Liberty".

Thomas Jefferson - Part 3

Mar 16 2023 67 mins  
In this lecture about Thomas Jefferson, part 3 of 4, Roger Weir discusses the life and legacy of Thomas Jefferson. The original lecture was entitled "Jefferson vs. Napoleon".

Thomas Jefferson - Part 4

Mar 24 2023 80 mins  
In this lecture about Thomas Jefferson, part 4 of 4, Roger Weir discusses the life and legacy of Thomas Jefferson. The original lecture was entitled "Jefferson's Six Presidencies".

Henry David Thoreau - Part 1

Mar 30 2023 77 mins  
In this lecture about Henry David Thoreau - 1 of 4 - Roger Weir discusses the life and legacy of Thoreau.