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Benjamin Franklin's Birth
Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706. He grew up here, the Franlkin House, on Mill Street in Puritan Boston. He was born to Josiah and Abiah Franklin. -
Wed to Deborah Read
In 1724, Franklin was wed to Deborah Read. They eventually had two children together. Their actual wedding date is unknown. -
Starts the Junto
The Junto was a philosphical organization that met every Friday. They talked self-improvement, mutual aid, and things to better the colonists lives -
Publishes Poor Richard's Almanac
This little book, had many wise sayings and advice to help you get along a little better in life. It was a huge sucess and many loved it in the colonys. -
Named Postmaster of Philedelphia
Franklin was already the unofficial postmaster, but then in 1737, he was officially named by the king of England. This helped bring the colonists together through more effective postal routes. -
Purchases Pennsylvania Gazette
Franklin bought the Pennsylvania Gazette from Samuel Keimer sometime in 1739, the actual date is unknown. This was a crucial part of the revolution as Franklin published political cartoons such as Join or Die, and got the word out about the Hutchinson Affairs and other important. -
Advertises Franklin Stove
Franklkin didn't believe in patenting his inventions, they were for the good of the public. -
Kite Experiment
Benjamin Franklin had already conducted many experiments on electricity before this, but this was probably his most famous experiment. He learned that electricity was in lighning and other sources. -
Signing of the Declaration
On this day, Benjamin Franklin and other founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independance, the document that sealed our independace from Great Britian. It was one of the four documents that sealed our countries destiny. -
Treaty of Alliance
On this date, Franklin signed the Treaty of Alliance, one of the most important documents in the Revolutionary War. It was the agreement betweem our early country and France that we would protect and aid each other in the war. -
Signs the Treaty of Paris
This was the document that ended the Revolutionary War. It was signed by Benjamin Franklin, King Loius XVI of France, and King George III too. George signed it later in Februrary. -
Invented Bifocals
An amazing invention that is still used frequently today are Bifocals. They were invented in Franklin's old age in 1784 and are in use of many. -
Signs the Constitution
This was the document that was signed by our Founding Fathers that had all of our laws written on it. It was another on of the most important documents that made our country what it is today. -
Franklin's Death
On April 17, 1790 Franklin died at the age of 84. Over 20,000 people attended his funeral. This is not the end of his works and ideas. His legacy will go on for many generations to come. -
Franklin Institute Founded
Colleges and Institutes like this one were founded in his name. This is an example of one of his many legacys that he has left behind. -
Franklin Sculpture
Many sculptures of Franklin have been carved in his honor. This is one of many that is in the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA. It was carved by James Earl Fraser. -
Franklin is Honored
Benjamin Franklin is honored with the creation of four new stamps.
