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Benjamin Franklin: A Life of Ingenuity and Service

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Benjamin Franklin was one of the most important figures in American history. He was a printer, scientist, inventor, statesman, and diplomat. His work helped to shape the United States, and his legacy continues to inspire people today.

Who Was Ben Franklin? (Who Was?)
Who Was Ben Franklin? (Who Was?)
by Allan Ahlberg

4.8 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 13376 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 108 pages
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Franklin was born in Boston in 1706. He began working as a printer's apprentice at the age of 12. In 1728, he founded his own printing business in Philadelphia. Franklin's printing business was successful, and he soon became one of the wealthiest men in the colonies.

Franklin was also a talented scientist. He invented the lightning rod, the Franklin stove, and the bifocals. He also conducted experiments with electricity, and he helped to develop the theory of electricity.

Franklin was a strong advocate for American independence. He served as a delegate to the Continental Congress, and he helped to draft the Declaration of Independence. Franklin also served as the first postmaster general of the United States.

Franklin died in Philadelphia in 1790. He is buried in Christ Church Burial Ground in Philadelphia.

Benjamin Franklin was a remarkable man. He was a gifted scientist, inventor, statesman, and diplomat. His work helped to shape the United States, and his legacy continues to inspire people today.

Timeline of Benjamin Franklin's Life

  • 1706: Born in Boston
  • 1728: Founds his own printing business in Philadelphia
  • 1752: Invents the lightning rod
  • 1757: Invents the Franklin stove
  • 1763: Serves as a delegate to the Continental Congress
  • 1776: Helps to draft the Declaration of Independence
  • 1785: Serves as the first postmaster general of the United States
  • 1790: Dies in Philadelphia

Benjamin Franklin's Legacy

Benjamin Franklin's legacy is vast and enduring. He is remembered as one of the most important figures in American history.

Here are a few of Franklin's most famous quotes:

  • "Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."
  • "A penny saved is a penny earned."
  • "If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail."

Franklin's legacy continues to inspire people today. He is a reminder that anything is possible if you are willing to work hard and never give up.

Who Was Ben Franklin? (Who Was?)
Who Was Ben Franklin? (Who Was?)
by Allan Ahlberg

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Language : English
File size : 13376 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 108 pages
Screen Reader : Supported
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Who Was Ben Franklin? (Who Was?)
Who Was Ben Franklin? (Who Was?)
by Allan Ahlberg

4.8 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 13376 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 108 pages
Screen Reader : Supported
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