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Benjamin Franklin: “Proposal for Promoting Useful Knowledge”

( 1743 ) Commentary by Kirk H. Beetz, UC Davis, Emeritus

To cite the expert commentary:

Beetz, Kirk H. "Benjamin Franklin: “Proposal for Promoting Useful Knowledge”." Milestone Documents. Accessed February 4, 2026. https://www.milestonedocuments.com/documents/view/benjamin-franklins-proposal-promoting-useful-knowledge-british-plantations

To cite only the document text:

Milestone Documents. "Benjamin Franklin: “Proposal for Promoting Useful Knowledge”." Accessed February 4, 2026. https://www.milestonedocuments.com/documents/view/benjamin-franklins-proposal-promoting-useful-knowledge-british-plantations/text

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