Ever prescient, John Adams rightly predicted that Benjamin Franklin would forever occupy an elevated position in the American imagination. He was, after all, the man who risked life and limb to ...

This plain suit would have created a stark contrast between Franklin and those in the elaborate dress typical of the opulent French Court, and Franklin crafted his appearance knowing that it was a ...

Benjamin Franklin died on April 17, 1790. He penned the inscription that would eventually appear at his Christ Church ...

Before Benjamin Franklin became a printer ... Perhaps it stemmed from his struggles learning the subject in childhood. More ...

In addition to being a statesman, author, publisher, scientist, inventor, and diplomat, Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was one of the most important figures in early American history. As a member of ...

Ever prescient, John Adams rightly predicted that Benjamin Franklin would forever occupy an elevated position in the American imagination. He was, after all, the man who risked life and limb to ...