Benjamin Franklin - Wikipedia Franklin earned the title of "The First American" for his early and indefatigable campaigning for colonial unity He was the only person to sign the Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Paris peace with Britain, and the Constitution
Benjamin Franklin - Encyclopedia Britannica Benjamin Franklin, American printer and publisher, author, inventor and scientist, and diplomat One of the foremost of the American Founding Fathers, he helped draft the Declaration of Independence He also made important contributions to science, especially in the understanding of technology
A Complete List of Benjamin Franklins Inventions - History Oasis Benjamin Franklin was the most famous inventor of all the founding fathers He invented many amazing gadgets and life saving devices Ranging from breakthroughs in music to advancements in heating and protecting structures from thunderstorms
Benjamin Franklin - World History Encyclopedia Benjamin Franklin's main contributions to the American Revolution were to serve in the Continental Congress, help draft the Declaration of Independence, secure the American alliance with France, and help negotiate and draft the Treaty of Paris of 1783, which ended the war
Quick Biography of Benjamin Franklin - US History Quick Biography of Benjamin Franklin: Benjamin Franklin, a printer by trade, a scientist by fame, and a man of action by all accounts, continues to shape American thinking and action
About Benjamin Franklin Although he is most often celebrated as a Founding Father of the United States, Franklin’s accomplishments are diverse, including civic, scientific, and cultural projects which altered the course of American history
Benjamin Franklin - Legacy Fame, Inventor, Diplomat, Statesman . . . Franklin was one of the first people in colonial America to recognize the need for a stable, trustworthy system of money In the early 1700s, he published arguments in favor of paper currency and even helped print some of it himself
Biography: Benjamin Franklin | American Experience | PBS Of the "Founding Fathers," Benjamin Franklin alone signed the three pivotal documents associated with the nation's birth: the Declaration of Independence; the Treaty of Paris; and the United