[2014] ALEXANDER LECOUMPTE: Benjamin Franklin

Benjaman Franklin was born on January 17, 1706. He did a lot in his life like make bifocals, the Franklin stove, experimented with electricity, and many more things. He worked as a printer and published Poor Richards Almnack. Benjamin Franklin also was the first Postmaster of Philadelphia, estabished the Pennsylvania Hospital and founded the first library.

Accomplishments

Birth - Jan 17, 1706 1741 Invents the Franklin stove 1776 Signs the Declaration of Independence1790 Benjamin Franklin dies at 84

Some of Benjamin Frankln's great accomplishments: BifocalsFranklin StoveSigned the Declaration of IndependencePoor Richard's Almanack

Lasting Impact

Ben did alot in his life and made alot of things. The world would not be the same today without him. We still say many of his sayings like, "A penny saved is a penny earned."

Citations

BooksHiggins, Maria Mihalik. Benjamin Franklin: Revolutionary Inventor. New York: Sterling, 2007. Print. Web SitesHCPS-TV at Henrico County Schools. "Benjamin Franklin in a Nutshell." YouTube. YouTube, 8 Feb. 2010. Web. 4 Jan. 2015.

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