American photographer for The Bergen Record, best known for his photograph Raising the Flag at Ground Zero, which depicts firefighters raising the American flag at the World Trade Center after the attacks on September 11, 2001. Color 8.5 x 11 cardstock photo, ‘Raising the Flag at Ground Zero,’ signed in the bottom border in black felt tip, “Thomas E. Franklin.” In fine condition, with a few scattered surface creases and bends. RRAuction COA.