61. The Political Graveyard: Index To Politicians: Franklin Franklin, Benjamin (17061790) Uncle of Franklin Davenport; grandfather-in-law ofRobert John Walker. Born in Boston, Suffolk County, Mass., January 17, 1706. http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/franklin.html

Questions? Return to The Political Graveyard main page Index to Politicians: Franklin Franklin, Alfred Son of Benjamin Joseph Franklin Delegate to Arizona state constitutional convention chief justice of Arizona Supreme Court Burial location unknown Franklin, Ann Hope Citizens candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, Female . Still living as of 1980. Franklin, Barbara Hackman (b. 1940) Born March 19 U.S. Secretary of Commerce Female . Still living as of 1994. Franklin, Benjamin Uncle of Franklin Davenport ; grandfather-in-law of Robert John Walker . Born in Boston, Suffolk County , Mass., January 17 Delegate to Continental Congress from Pennsylvania signer, Declaration of Independence , 1776; U.S. Minister to France President of Pennsylvania member, U.S. Constitutional Convention , 1787. Member, American Philosophical Society Freemasons . Famed for his experiments with electricity; invented bifocal glasses and the harmonica. Elected to the Hall of Fame for Great Americans in 1900. His portrait appears on the U.S. $100 bill ; from 1948 to 1963, his portrait also appeared on the U.S.

62. Reader's Companion To American History - -FRANKLIN, BENJAMIN The Reader s Companion to American History. Franklin, Benjamin. (17061790),newspaperman, scientist, inventor, philosopher, politician, and diplomat. http://college.hmco.com/history/readerscomp/rcah/html/ah_032900_franklinbenj.htm

Entries Publication Data Advisory Board Contributors ... World Civilizations The Reader's Companion to American History FRANKLIN, BENJAMIN , newspaperman, scientist, inventor, philosopher, politician, and diplomat. Born in Boston, the son of a soap maker, Franklin was apprenticed to his printer brother James at twelve. He was soon contributing witty essays to James's newspaper under various pen names. In 1723 he moved to Philadelphia and launched the Pennsylvania Gazette, which rapidly became the most successful newspaper in the colonies. His Poor Richard's Almanack, which he published from 1733 to 1758, was studded with wry aphorisms Franklin borrowed from numerous sources and frequently rewrote. He helped launch projects to pave, clean, and light Philadelphia's streets and founded the American Philosophical Society, the first circulating library in America, and an academy that grew into the University of Pennsylvania. In 1743 he invented a heat-efficient stove to warm houses. Retiring from newspapering in 1748, he turned to the study of electricity. His observations, including his famous experiment with a kite to verify the identity of electricity and lightning, won him world fame. Already a leader in Pennsylvania's politics, Franklin went to England in 1757 to represent the colony in its quarrel with the descendants of William Penn. He remained there until 1775, becoming agent for several other colonies and de facto ambassador for all thirteen. At first a strong believer in the value of a united empire, he grew disillusioned with England's corrupt politics and aristocratic society, though he made lasting friendships with many prominent men. In 1765 American objections to the Stamp Act caught him by surprise, but he quickly joined the opponents. His testimony before Parliament helped persuade the members to repeal the measure.

63. Heath Anthology Of American Literature 4/e Benjamin Franklin - Author Page Textbook Site for The Heath Anthology of American Literature, FourthEdition Paul Lauter, General Editor. Benjamin Franklin (17061790) http://college.hmco.com/english/lauter/heath/4e/students/author_pages/eighteenth

Site Orientation Heath Orientation Timeline Access Author Profile Pages by: Fourth Edition Table of Contents Concise Edition Table of Contents Authors by Name Authors by Year ... Internet Research Guide Textbook Site for: The Heath Anthology of American Literature , Fourth Edition Paul Lauter, General Editor Benjamin Franklin On learning of Benjamin Franklin’s death in the spring of 1790, the French National Assembly, the “temporary” French government established after the initial stages of the French Revolution, decreed three days of mourning, a fitting tribute for the man who was for most eighteenth-century European intellectuals the quintessential American. At his death Franklin ranked with Voltaire and Rousseau as a philosophe, one of those multifaceted geniuses whose writings helped inspire the wave of intellectual and political freedom which swept western Europe in the closing years of the eighteenth century. Unlike most philosophers, however, Franklin had the chance to put his ideas into practice in the founding of a new nation: “He seized the lightening from the sky and the scepter from the hand of tyrants,” proclaimed the philosopher-scientist Turgot. Franklin’s start in Philadelphia was uncertain, but gradually his hard work, business sense, social talents, community service, political abilities, and literary skill gained him prosperity and public favor. With the free time provided by his growing wealth, Franklin experimented with electricity, making discoveries which earned him international acclaim. His reputation in Philadelphia as a philanthropic leader prompted his entrance into politics, and his local political success led to his appointment as agent for Pennsylvania in England. As dissatisfaction with Britain spread in the colonies, Franklin’s growing international reputation led to his appointment as agent for other colonies with grievances against England.

64. IMA Hero: Ben Franklin HH Benjamin Franklin (17061790) Benjamin Franklin is one of the greatest Americansin history. He contributed to society in almost every aspect. http://www.imahero.com/herohistory/ben_herohistory.htm

Home Collection Education Section Hero History Ben Franklin Contents: Benjamin Franklin Fo unding Father Printer and Writer ... Honoring Ben Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin is one of the greatest Americans in history. He contributed to society in almost every aspect. He was a writer, printer, newsman, publisher, editor, civic leader, inventor, scientist, philosopher, musician, patriot, statesman, and diplomat. Ben was born on January 17, 1706, in Boston, Massachusetts. He came from a big family and had 16 brothers and sisters. Top of Page Founding Father When Ben was born, the United States of America had not been formed. Massachusetts was one of 13 colonies ruled by England. Ben played a key role in forming the United States of America, and he is known as one of the Founding Fathers. In 1775, he was a member of the Second Continental Congress, and in 1776, he helped draft the Declaration of Independence. In 1787, he was a member of the Constitutional Convention and helped draft the U.S. Constitution.

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66. Molecular Expressions: Science, Optics And You - Timeline - Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin (17061790). Benjamin Franklin was born to a poorsoap boiler on January 17, 1706 in Boston, Massachusetts. He http://www.microscopy.fsu.edu/optics/timeline/people/franklin.html

Visit the Molecular Expressions Website Galleria Photo Gallery ... Home Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin was born to a poor soap boiler on January 17, 1706 in Boston, Massachusetts. He was one of many children in his family, and he learned to appreciate the rewards of hard work at age twelve as an apprentice at his brother James' printing shop. By the age of seventeen, Franklin's skills as a printer had become so strong that at twenty-two he left Boston to open his own printing shop in Pennsylvania. This is where he developed his two most famous publications, The Pennsylvania Gazette , the most popular newspaper in the colonies, and the annual Poor Richard's Almanac . Franklin was one of the first printers to use cartoons in his publications in order to accommodate the people who had not learned to read. He believed that his publications were a way to get information to every person, not just those who could read. In Pennsylvania, Franklin founded organizations, became involved in the community, and assembled a vast collection of inventions that would allow people to live better lives. He started the first circulatory library known as the American Philosophical Society and founded an academy that would soon become the University of Pennsylvania. As a journalist, Franklin was constantly putting on and taking off his reading glasses. He became frustrated with the repetition of this task, so he cut the bottom half of his reading classes and put them in the frames of another pair of spectacles. He had given birth to the bifocals, which many of us still use today.

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Benjamin Franklin — Inventor, Statesman, Diplomat (1706-1790) An enormously resourceful and imaginative man, Ben Franklin developed his own solutions to problems. When his fireplace did not give out enough heat, Franklin invented a wood stove; instead of using two pairs of glasses for different distances, he invented bifocals. As a young adult he wrote a runaway bestseller, and as an older man he charmed the king of France into supporting the colonies in the Revolutionary War. Your students will explore the art of language by using good writing skills and humor to draw attention to a problem in their community. Classroom activities help students learn about electricity as they build their own electrical circuit and experiment with conductors such as plastic, wood, glass, and metal. Product Code: 706.001 Grade Level: 4 - 8 Duration: 15 minutes see product details and purchase information GPN Educational Media . Call: 1-800-228-4630 M-F 8am-5pm CST.

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Benjamin Franklin Quotes By heaven we understand a state of happiness infinite in degree, and endless in duration. Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. He that's secure is not safe. Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freeness of speech. In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. Any fool can criticise, condemn and complain, and most fools do. I haven't failed, I've found 10,000 ways that don't work. There was never a good war or a bad peace. Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame. Anger is never without a reason but seldom a good one. Beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship. Wealth is not his that has it, but his who enjoys it. He does not possess wealth; it possesses him. No nation was ever ruined by trade. The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself. Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.

69. Young Students Learning Library : FRANKLIN, BENJAMIN (1706-1790) @ HighBeam Rese Read Young Students Learning Library Franklin, Benjamin (17061790) withyour FREE TRIAL @ HighBeam Research. Franklin, Benjamin (1706-1790). http://static.highbeam.com/y/youngstudentslearninglibrary/january011996/franklin

eLibrary Web Tour Become a Member ... Customer Support Question / Keyword(s): Advanced Search Current Article: FRANKLIN, BENJAMIN (1706-1790) Start Y Young Students Learning Library January 01, 1996 ... FRANKLIN, BENJAMIN (1706-1790) FRANKLIN, BENJAMIN (1706-1790) Young Students Learning Library; January 01, 1996; Young Students Learning Library January 01, 1996 He succeeded in many fields. He was a printer, businessman, author, scientist, inventor, philosopher, ambassador, and statesman. Franklin was born to a poor Puritan family in Boston, Massachusetts, 70 years before the birth of the United States, in which he played such an important role. He was the 15th child in a family of 17 children. He went to school for only two years, but he educated himself by reading and studying many books. Franklin went to work for an older brother, James, a printer, at the age of 12. When James was thrown in jail for criticizing Massachusetts officials, young Benjamin wrote and printed their paper, the New England

70. Benjamin Franklin 1706-1790 Benjamin Franklin 17061790. Commonly known as the first American. Authorof Poor Richard’s Almanac, a book of smart quotes and facts. http://faculty.tamu-commerce.edu/bolin/tsld006.htm

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72. Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin. (17061790). _. 2002. Marble. 12 x 9 x 7in. Benjamin Franklin. (1706-1790). _. 2002. marble. 12 x 9x 7 in. http://www.williamsburgsculpture.com/benjamin_franklin.htm

Benjamin Franklin Original Bust done in the style of Houdon Benjamin Franklin Marble 12 x 9 x 7 in. Benjamin Franklin marble 12 x 9 x 7 in. Benjamin Franklin Marble 15x 12 x 10 in. Benjamin Franklin clay 12 x 9 x 7 in. Glass Cubes with bust with 3D bust of Franklin etched inside with a laser Benjamin Franklin was a printer, inventor, scientist, author, diplomat, and statesman. Thomas Jefferson called him "the greatest man and ornament of the age and country in which he lived." Benjamin Franklin went to France in 1776 to negotiate a treaty of alliance between the United States and France and remained as Minister to France until 1785. During this period he became to the French the very symbol of America, the democratic ideal and the American Enlightenment. His wit, simple manners, Quaker dress made him very popular with the French. This popularity increased French support for American independence. Houdon’s portraits of Franklin done between 1778 and 1790 has become a part of the iconography of the United States. Thomas Jefferson George Wythe The Marquis de Lafayette Benjamin Franklin ... Egyptian

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74. Autobiography, By Benjamin Franklin 1706-1790 Autobiography An Electronic Edition. Benjamin Franklin 17061790. OriginalSource Benjamin Franklin, Autobiography. In The Autobiography http://www.mith2.umd.edu/eada/html/displaycol.jsp?docs=franklin_autobiography.xm

75. Bonhams & Butterfields - Areas Of Collecting - Books & Manuscripts - Introductio Lot 3409 Franklin, Benjamin. 1706-1790. The Way to London J. Johnson,1789 or 1790. Franklin, Benjamin. 1706-1790. i The Way http://www.butterfields.com/areas/books/7443z/detail/7443z-3409.htm

Lot 3409 - FRANKLIN, BENJAMIN. 1706-1790. The Way to Wealth: As Clearly Shewn in the Preface of an Old Pennsylvanian Almanack, Intitled, Poor Richard, Improved.... [London: J. Johnson, 1789 or 1790]. Estimate: $2500 - $3500 FRANKLIN, BENJAMIN. 1706-1790. The Way to Wealth: As Clearly Shewn in the Preface of an Old Pennsylvanian Almanack, Intitled, Poor Richard, Improved.... [London: J. Johnson, 1789 or 1790]. Broadside (310 x 404mm), framed. Single fold, closed tear along fold, some tape repair to verso, a few stray marks and brief chips only briefly affecting a few words, tipped to board, an attractive, fairly clean example. First broadside issue, predating the American broadside issue by six years. Ford 119. Franklin, always a man of economy, manages to pack more sage advice into a broadside than many others do in volumes. View a larger image How to bid Fine Books and Manuscripts Wednesday, June 25, 2003 This auction will take place in the San Francisco and Los Angeles Galleries. The Auction begins at 10am. Preview Information: Los Angeles Preview Friday June 13, 2003 10am - 5pm

76. DFN - Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) Freedom / Additional Authors. Back. Benjamin Franklin (17061790). http://dfn.org/articles/freedom/authors/BenjaminFranklin.html

The Frontline Banned Books Great Speeches of Freedom People In Prison ... DFN Newsletter Freedom / Additional Authors Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) Article Tools: n taking his own advice of, "Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that's the stuff life is made of." (Poor Richard's Almanack), Benjamin Franklin became Colonial America's best known writer, inventor, businessman, printer, abolitionist, philosopher, diplomat, patriot, humorist, scientist, postmaster, editor, philanthropist, and musician. Although a prodigious essayist, wit, and correspondent, Franklin's major literary works are his Poor Richard's Almanack and autobiography, The Private Life of the Late Benjamin Franklin, LLD. Franklin is often described as a genius and among his contributions to American life are the Franklin stove, bifocal glasses, lightening rods, watertight bulkheads for ships, fire insurance, the odometer, and the long arm used to reach overhead objects. Why Benjamin Franklin is important to the ideals of freedom: Benjamin Franklin, as one of America's Founding Fathers, a member of the Continental Congress and a signer of the Declaration of Independence used his skillful diplomacy in the Constitutional Convention of 1787 to hammer out the terms of state representation in the legislative branch of government. During the Revolutionary War Franklin secured America's recognition as a nation by the major European nation of France and convinced France to provide support and aid in the Revolutionary War against Great Britain. Franklin went on to secure the Treaty of Paris, which formally ended the Revolutionary War.

77. Complete Book: "FORGOTTEN FOUNDERS, Benjamin Franklin, The Iroquois And The Rati Bibliography Includes Index 1. Iroquois Indians Tribal government 2. Indiansof North America Tribal government 3. Franklin, Benjamin, 17061790. http://www.ratical.org/many_worlds/6Nations/FF.html

back to 6 Nations many worlds... rat haus Index ... ASCII text The following is a complete on-line reproduction, and is reprinted here with permission of the author. We are very grateful to Bruce Johansen for his generosity of spirit in allowing us to replicate this book. Hardcopy is available as a trade paperback for $9.95 from Harvard Common Press, 535 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118. F O R G O T T E N F O U N D E R S By Bruce E. Johansen Benjamin Franklin, the Iroquois and the Rationale for the American Revolution G a m b i t I N C O R P O R A T E D, Publishers O F I P S W I C H M A S S A C H U S E T T S First Printing Bruce E. Johansen reproduce this book or parts thereof in any form. Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data Johansen, Bruce E. (Bruce Elliott) Forgotten founders Bibliography Includes Index 1. Iroquois Indians Tribal government 2. Indians of North America Tribal government 3. Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. 4. United States Politics and government Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775. 5. United States Politics and government Revolution, 1775-1783. I. Title.

78. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (1706-1790) Born on January 17, 1706 in Boston as the 15th child of a soapboiler, FRANKLINfirst learnt the art of printing, and over many years he published himself a http://www.univie.ac.at/Wissenschaftstheorie/heat/gallery/frank-g.htm

Born on January 17, 1706 in Boston as the 15th child of a soap-boiler, FRANKLIN first learnt the art of printing, and over many years he published himself a newspaper and a well known calendar. He founded the ‘Philosophical Society’ and established the first public library on the American continent. Between 1757 and 1776 he represented the interests of the North American colonies in Britain and became a leading figure in the independence movement. He contributed to a significant extent to the formulation of the Constitution of the United States. He died on April 17, 1790 in Philadelphia. As a scientist he became known primarily with his letters on electricity and is known as the inventor of the lightning conductor. He considered earthquakes to be nothing else than subterranean thunderstorms in subterranean caves. document last modified (mm/dd/yyyy):

79. Quick Biography Of Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston on January 17, 1706. He was the tenth son of soap maker, Josiah Franklin died on April 17, 1790 at the age of 84 http://www.ushistory.org/franklin/facts

Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston on January 17, 1706. He was the tenth son of soap maker, Josiah Franklin. Benjamin's mother was Abiah Folger, the second wife of Josiah. In all, Josiah would father 17 children. Josiah intended for Benjamin to enter into the clergy. However, Josiah could only afford to send his son to school for one year and clergymen needed years of schooling. But, as young Benjamin loved to read he had him apprenticed to his brother James, who was a printer. After helping James compose pamphlets and set type which was grueling work, 12-year-old Benjamin would sell their products in the streets. Apprentice Printer When Benjamin was 15 his brother started The New England Courant the first "newspaper" in Boston. Though there were two papers in the city before James's Courant , they only reprinted news from abroad. James's paper carried articles, opinion pieces written by James's friends, advertisements, and news of ship schedules. Benjamin wanted to write for the paper too, but he knew that James would never let him. After all, Benjamin was just a lowly apprentice. So Ben began writing letters at night and signing them with the name of a fictional widow, Silence Dogood. Dogood was filled with advice and very critical of the world around her, particularly concerning the issue of how women were treated. Ben would sneak the letters under the print shop door at night so no one knew who was writing the pieces. They were a smash hit, and everyone wanted to know who was the real "Silence Dogood."

80. Archiving Early America Discover primary source documents from early American history scenes and portraits from original newspapers, maps and writings. A year after Benjamin Franklin's death his autobiography entitled of the Late Benjamin Franklin, LL.D .Originally The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin " this classic piece http://earlyamerica.com/lives/franklin

Java-capable browser is required to see the message. Search this site: Freedom Documents Notable Women Maps Movies ... Portraits A year after Benjamin Franklin's death his autobiography entitled "Memoires De La Vie Privee...," was published in Paris in March of 1791. The first English translation, "The Private Life of the Late Benjamin Franklin, LL.D....Originally Written By Himself, And Now Translated From The French," was published in London in 1793. (Please see the title page at the left) Considered to be the greatest autobiography produced in Colonial America, Franklin's Autobiography is published here in 14 chapters. Portrait of Benjamin Franklin Read The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin Read Chapter: Now You Can Own The 6-Volume Videos Of The American Revolution ElephantBooks.com - for

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