Benjamin Franklin was known as one of the founding fathers of The United States of America. Benjamin was a diplomat, statesman, author, inventor and scientist just to name a few. As a scientist Benjamin Franklin he was studying in american enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories in electricity. As an inventor he is best known for his inventions; the lightning rod, the franklin stove and bifocals these are just some of his many inventions.
Benjamin Franklin earned the title as the “First American” for his early unforgettable campaigning for the colonial unity, as an author and spokesperson in London for many colonies. He was also the first United States ambassador of France. He gave a good example for the
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In Philadelphia The “highest” city in all of the colonies. Franklin became rich for editing and publishing “ Poor Mans Almanack” and “The Pennsylvania Gazette”. His works were considered revolutionary for its sentiments and criticisms of the british policies.Some of Franklin's works can be seen at the Moravian archives in Bethlehem. Franklin went to Bethlehem multiple times to go to the Moravian Sun Inn.
Benjamin played a big role in making the University of Pennsylvania, and he was the first person to be elected for the president of philosophical society. Benjamin became a nationally known hero for being an agent for multiple colonies and he tried to grow the effort of the stamp act. He made an effort to secure support for the american revolution by by crucial munitions proved extremely needed for the american war effort.
For many years Benjamin Franklin was the british postmaster for the colonies, which let him set up the first communication network. He was active in all kinds of affairs and politics, from 1785 to 1788 he was the governor of Pennsylvania, around the end of his life he freed his own slaves and became one of the most prominent abolitionists. Franklin had a legacy of scientific and political achievement, and he was well known as one of the most influential founding fathers. And the way everyone remembered his living was by putting him on the 100 dollar bill in