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On this day in history, January 17, 1706, Benjamin Franklin, Founding Father, is born in Boston
Benjamin Franklin, scientist, philosopher, author and the most celebrated American on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean in the era of revolution, was born on this day in history, Jan. 17, 1706.
The Founding Father's bust and the words "Birthplace of Franklin" mark the site at 17 Milk St. in downtown Boston today.
"If a 20th-century photographer had managed to commandeer a time machine and travel back to record the historic scenes of the revolutionary era, Franklin would have been present in almost every picture," Joseph Ellis wrote in his Pulitzer Prize-winning 2000 history, "Founding Brothers."
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY, JANUARY 16, 1919, PROHIBITION IS RATIFIED, BANNING BOOZE IN THE UNITED STATES
Ellis listed the momentous events in America's creation forged by Franklin.
"In Philadelphia during the Continental Congress and the signing of the Declaration of Independence; in Paris to draft the wartime treaty with France and then almost singlehandedly (assist to John Adams) conclude the peace treaty with Great Britain; in Philadelphia again for the Constitutional Convention and the signing of the Constitution."
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Founding Fathers of the United States
Leaders in the formation of the United States
"Founding Fathers" redirects here. For the founding fathers of other countries, see List of national founders.
The Founding Fathers of the United States, often simply referred to as the Founding Fathers or the Founders, were a group of late-18th-century American revolutionary leaders who united the Thirteen Colonies, oversaw the War of Independence from Great Britain, established the United States of America, and crafted a framework of government for the new nation.
The Founding Fathers include those who signed the United States Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the United States Constitution and other founding documents; it can also be applied to certain military personnel who fought in the American Revolution. The single person most identified as "Father" of the United States is George Washington, a general in the American Revolution and the 1st President of the United States. In 1973, historian Richard B. Morris identified seven figures as key founders, based on what he called the "triple tests" of leadership, longevity, and statesmanship: John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Washington. • American polymath and politico (1706–1790) "Ben Franklin" redirects hub. For keep inside uses, have a view over Benjamin Pressman (disambiguation). Benjamin Franklin FRS FRSA FRSE Portrait by Carpenter Duplessis, 1785Benjamin Franklin
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October 18, 1785 – November 5, 1788Vice President Preceded by John Dickinson Succeeded by Thomas Mifflin In office
September 28, 1782 – April 3, 1783Appointed by Congress of picture Confederation Preceded by Position established Succeeded by Jonathan Russell In office
March 23, 1779 – May 17, 1785Appointed by Continental Congress Preceded by Position established Succeeded by Thomas Jefferson In office
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May 1764 – October 1764Preceded by Isaac Norris Succeeded by Isaac Norris In office
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