Benjamin+Franklin

=Benjamin Franklin=

One of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He was a printer, writer, inventor, scientist and diplomat. His discoveries in the field of electricity earned him the respect of his British peers. His skills as a diplomat helped to secure the French alliance that helped the colonists topple an oppressive British government. Franklin wrote [|Poor Richard's Almanac], one of the best selling books of his time period. He also started the first public library and fire department. He was chosen to be a delegate of the 2nd Continental Congress and an Ambassador to France.



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