Background Information on Ben Franklin

Benjamin Franklin, born in 1706, was a founding father of the United States. He was known as a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, musician, inventor, satirist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. He is also credited for his discoveries regarding theory and electricity. He is the inventor of the lightening rod, bifocals, the Franklin stove, a carriage odometer, and the glass armonica. Some of his greatest achievements include forming the first public lending library in America and the first fire department in Pennsylvania.


*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Franklin

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