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    Benjamin Franklin Biography. Benjamin Franklin Biography. Having been born in the first month of the year 1706 in Boston, Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin has been regarded an iconic figure not only in the history of America but as well as the world.1 Although he had a deep passion for reading, he could only manage to attend school for two years. He then joined his brother at the age of 12 in apprenticeship at a shop. At the age of 15 people were reading his very first newspaper in Boston. It is

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    Benjamin Franklin: Politician, Scientist, Inventor, Writer Benjamin Franklin once said; "Freedom is not a gift bestowed upon us by other men, but a right that belongs to us by the laws of God and nature." This quote shows that he was a man who believed in the freedom of all people. In order to understand Benjamin Franklin's successful life we need to look at his past, opponents, obstacles, inventions, and service to others. On January 17, 1706 Benjamin Franklin was born to Josiah Franklin and Anne

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    Benjamin Franklin Someone that has influenced, encouraged and contributed to the Revolutionary War and the United States of America is none other than Benjamin Franklin. Enough cannot be said about this man, I will touch on his early life, education, politics and his achievements. One of the most well-known historical figures ever, Benjamin Franklin has greatly helped and contributed to American history. His creativeness and intelligence goes beyond compare. He has invented and sacrificed much for

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    Benjamin Franklin was the exemplification of a polymath according to investors news. He was born January 17-1705 on Milk Street in Boston Massachusetts. Benjamin Franklin Is obviously an important person in the founding of the U.S., that being shown through his face being on the 100 dollar bill. He also joined Southern Grammar School in with he advanced to the top in his class in a year. Next year he went to George Brownell’s English School, a school for writing and math. Benjamin Franklin was one

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    write something worth reading or do something worth writing,” said by Benjamin Franklin. (Benjamin Franklin Quote) He not only said this but lived by it as well. Franklin was a well-rounded man who was able to accomplish many notable things. Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. From inventing the stepstool to being an author to being a political negotiator, Franklin has done it all. Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706 in Boston, Massachusetts. He was one

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    The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin was an autobiography telling his childhood, values, and successes. Franklin was an influential writer, scientist, inventor, and diplomat. In this autobiography, Franklin gives the readers an insight into his beliefs and core values. Throughout the text, Franklin emphasizes his high appreciation towards education, capitalism, and labor. His positive attitudes towards these three subjects can be connected to his child and adulthood. From that, it is possible to

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    The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin was, quite obviously, written by Benjamin Franklin. It was first called the Memoirs, and is an Autobiography that is not fully completed by Franklin himself. Although the work was never completed or published by Benjamin Franklin, the first publication came in 1791. The document was the collection of multiple selections produced over a significant time span. In 1771, he wrote a small amount while visiting Bishop Shipley

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    of these men was Benjamin Franklin. Benjamin Franklin’s life was intertwined with that of America’s life. The more notable of his works is his printed items such as “Join or die”, The Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution, and “Magnus Britannia”. Benjamin was the catalyst for the American revolution through his printing business and ventures. Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 17, 1706. Benjamin Franklin was the son of Josiah Franklin and Abiah Folger

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    Frederick Douglass and Benjamin Franklin American success history recognizes the contributions made by two of its renowned leaders. The two are regarded as heroes despite the obvious differences between them abound. The two figures are regarded with comparable amounts of reverence even though they lived their lives in different ways. Nevertheless, both Benjamin Franklin and Fredrick Douglas gained their status through treading pathway of hard work. This paper, therefore, seeks to discuss the experiences

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    Ben Franklin- Healthcare Heroes Benjamin Franklin was purposely chosen for this project because of his character and the exemplary guidance he has given in all his published work. For my research, I used two sources learn.fi, energy quests, and Ushistory (names of authors were not specified. Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706. Ben Franklin actually knew what a big family was, as he grew up with 16 siblings! Ever since he was young Ben Franklin always had a good work ethic. As a young

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