Ben's+Life

Benjamin Franklin was born on Sunday, January 17, 1706, in Boston, Massachusetts, which was then a British colony. He lived and worked in Philadelphia on the 300 block of Market Street. At age 17, he ran away to Philadelphia to work on his own. He found a job as a printer and printed the Philadelphia Gazette. He invented the almanac in the print shop, selling about 10,000 copies a year. When he was an apprentice, he had learned how to type and print. Benjamin Franklin married Deborah Read Rogers in 1730. While Ben operated his printing shop, Deborah ran a general store in the same building. He was a statesman, inventor, printer, postmaster general, scientist, and patriot. Deborah died in 1774. Benjamin Franklin died on April 17, 1790, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Benjamin Franklin is an important figure in our country's history. He was one of the founding fathers, and even though he may not have ever been president, but he sure has done a lot of important things. For example, he signed the Declaration of Independence, and he wasn't even a president. Also, he thought that the turkey was a better national symbol, as opposed to the bald eagle. Plus, he has come up with may famous quotes like:
 * A penny saved is a penny earned
 * Time is money
 * By failing to prepare, you are preparin to fail
 * Fish and visitors smell in three days

He is also on the $100 bill! Benjamin Franklin had a very important life and has helped America become successful and important. Even though he was born an Englishman, he died an American!

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