Benjamin Franklin (April 17 1790) was one of the most critical Founding Fathers of the United States. He was a leading author, political theorist, politician, printer, scientist, inventor, civic activist, environmentalist, and diplomat. As a scientist he was a major figure in the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. As a political writer and activist he, more than anyone, invented the idea of an American nation, …
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| Born: | January 17, 1706 |
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| Died: | April 17, 1790 |
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The definitive Wikipedia entry for Benjamin Franklin. Wikipedia is the biggest multilingual free-content encyclopedia on the Internet. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Franklin |
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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
by Benjamin Franklin, ed. librivox.org/the-autobigraphy-of-benjamin-franklin-ed-by-... |
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... Library > Founding Era > Benjamin Franklin > To the Royal Academy of To the Royal Academy of Benjamin Franklin , c. 1781 Printer-Friendly Version GENTLEMEN, I have perused ... teachingamericanhistory.org/library/index.asp?document=470 |
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For a modern edition of his major works, see Franklin: Writings The Library of America edition (1987). tigger.uic.edu/~rjensen/franklin.htm |
| | Benjamin Franklin Resource Guide (Virtual Services and Programs, Digital Reference Team, Library of Congress) www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/franklin/franklin.html |
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| | Benjamin Franklin: First American Diplomat, 1776-1785 www.state.gov/r/pa/ho/time/ar/14308.htm |
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Franklin and his son were the only witnesses to his legendary kite experiment. www.time.com/time/2003/franklin/bffranklin.html |
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See all But in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.
Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.
Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today.
Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody.
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