He is under the impression that compromising makes him weak. He does not want to give in the the demands of the British. Instead he would rather be a leader.
He is under the impression that compromising makes him weak. He does not want to give in the the demands of the British. Instead he would rather be a leader.
Franklin wrote a small speech in 1787. This speech was to be read at the conclusion of the Constitutional Convention, but since he was feeling weak, he had James Wilson read it for him. It is known as a masterpiece.
Franklin served as what was then called an "elder statesman" giving occasional wise advice. It is likely that his speech on the last day of the convention made the difference in getting the Constitution passed.
Pennsylvania delegate Benjamin Franklin, one of the few Americans of the time with international repute, wanted to give a short speech to the Convention prior to the signing of the final draft of the Constitution. Too weak to actually give the speech himself, he had fellow Pennsylvanian James Wilson deliver the speech. It is considered a masterpiece.
That there are parts of the constitution that he doesn't like
The delegates of the Virginia Convention
house of burgesses * the delegates of the Virginia convention
He gave a speech there in July 2009. It should still be available online, probably via YouTube.
Franklin attended the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia but, due to his age and health, he was not a major participant there. He was more of a wise old sage, giving advice when needed. His speech in support of its ratification may have persuaded a few minds who were on the fence.
HOPE
The "Bloody Speech"
Speech given at a party convention to set the tone for the convention and the campaign to come.
The Four Freedoms speech was given by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on January 6, 1941. It detailed the four freedoms that he believed people everywhere should have. They were freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear.