Ben
Franklin entertains schoolchildren at Franklin and Marshall College
Mrs. Cheney Celebrates Constitution Day
Lynne Cheney looks on as Benjamin Franklin address a group of fourth
graders from local Fairfax County public schools during a Constitution Day 2005
celebration at George
Washington's Mount Vernon Estate Friday, September 16,
2005. Mrs. Cheney hosted the event which celebrates the anniversary of the
signing of the
Dean is a Navy Veteran of the Korean War and a fine operatic
baritone. He studied and sang many operatic roles, some with
his wife who now teaches voice. After that he became a radio announcer and
actor. Recently he appeared for The American Historical Theatre in “The Real
Ben Franklin” which was shown on the Discovery Channel.
White House photo by Shealah Craighead
He is the father of two adopted children and, more recently, he became a grandfather. He has a deep and abiding interest in children and their education and believes, as do all other interpreters at Virent Broadcasting, that education can be enhanced by historical encounters.
Dean
has traveled to France as an ambassador for US Airways, appeared at the White
House, introduced yearly programs at the National Archives and introduced the
new $100 bill at the Department of the Treasury. Dean is committed to a
life-long study of Benjamin Franklin. He has a hundred tales to tell and a
thousand witty and wise sayings to pass on.
Since
1981, Mr. Bennett has appeared throughout this country and overseas. He has
appeared at the White House before President Bush, performed at the National
Archives during Constitution Week of 1998, and traveled to Paris as
Philadelphia's official host for US Air in their inaugural flight between
Philadelphia and Paris. His appearances include numerous television commercials,
films and magazine and newspaper articles.
Dean was featured in the title role of the Discovery' Channel's "The Real Ben Franklin" and on A&E channel's "The Real Story, Mystery of Genius".
Benjamin Franklin represented many things throughout his lifetime. Not only was he an inventor, printer and publisher, but also one of the instrumental parties who were present at the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It was Franklin's intent to promote colonial unity and utilize his writing talents to reach the masses. His strong belief in education and opportunity for all was matched only by his diplomatic attributes.
One of the greatest figures in American history has been Benjamin Franklin. He was able to come from the meager beginnings of youngest son in a household of nineteen to a position of financial well being, self determination and social status. He was a man who lived - and defined the American Dream.
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Target Audience: Education: Kindergarten, Grades: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Parent, Public Library, Public Library: Library Patrons, Adult Groups interested in History or science
Program Objectives:
Students
will learn:
1. what it life was like in the 1700's in Boston, Philadelphia, London, and Paris
2. how to research an idea and to form a goal
3. from others mistakes
4. to believe in yourself and your ideas
NSS-USH.K-4.3
STANDARD 4: How
democratic values came to be, and how they have been exemplified by people,
events, and symbols.
STANDARD 4C: The
student understands historic figures who have exemplified values and principles
of American democracy.
NSS-USH.5-12.3 ERA 3: REVOLUTION AND THE NEW NATION (1754-1820s)
STANDARD 1A: The student understands the causes of the American Revolution.
STANDARD 1C: The student understands the factors affecting the course of the war and contributing to the American victory.
8.2.6. GRADE 6:
A.
Identify and explain the political and cultural contributions of
individuals and groups to
· Inhabitants (e.g., Native Americans, Europeans, Africans)
· Military Leaders (e.g., Anthony Wayne, Oliver H. Perry, John Muhlenberg)
· Political Leaders (e.g., William Penn, Hannah Penn, Benjamin Franklin)
· Cultural and Commercial Leaders (e.g., Robert Morris, John Bartram, Albert Gallatin)
· Innovators and Reformers (e.g., Society of Friends, Richard Allen, Sybilla Masters)
C.
Identify and explain how continuity and change have influenced
· Belief Systems and Religions (e.g., Native Americans, Quakers)
· Commerce and Industry (e.g., iron production, sailing, fur trade)
· Innovations (e.g., steam boat, Conestoga Wagon)
·
Politics (e.g., The
Mason-Dixon Line,
· Settlement Patterns (e.g., native settlements, Westward expansion, development of towns)
· Social Organization (e.g., trade and development of cash economy, African Methodist Episcopal Church founded, schools in the colony)
· Transportation (e.g., trade routes, turnpikes, post roads)
· Women’s Movement (e.g., voting qualifications, role models)
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