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Benjamin Franklin Episode 2: Electric Philosopher, Fire Companies & Civic Masonry | Masonic Files
What’s up, legends? 👊 Welcome back to Episode 2 of our 4-part Masonic Files mini-series on Brother Benjamin Franklin.
After the runaway printer days and the deadly 1737 fake initiation scandal, Franklin retires from active printing at 42 and goes full “electric philosopher.”
This episode covers his groundbreaking work with electricity, the near-fatal electric picnic, founding the first volunteer fire company, starting the subscription library, chartering the Pennsylvania Hospital, and rising to Provincial Grand Master — all while living Masonic Relief and Brotherly Love on a massive civic…
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