Rhetoric and Politics in Benjamin Franklin’s Pictorial Representations of British America

Location

Massey Board Room

Presentation Type

Presentation

Start Date

28-10-2005 6:00 PM

Description

Dr. Olson, of the University of Pittsburgh and author of Benjamin Franklin’s Vision of American Community, traces the fundamental changes in Franklin's conceptions of British America through his creation of visual images (most notably the "Join or Die" cartoon).

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Keynote Address

Reception for Dr. Olson to follow.

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Oct 28th, 6:00 PM

Rhetoric and Politics in Benjamin Franklin’s Pictorial Representations of British America

Massey Board Room

Dr. Olson, of the University of Pittsburgh and author of Benjamin Franklin’s Vision of American Community, traces the fundamental changes in Franklin's conceptions of British America through his creation of visual images (most notably the "Join or Die" cartoon).