Over the years I have written many posts regarding Benjamin Franklin. It is impossible to imagine early American history without him. Printer, journalist, statesman, scientist, diplomat, Franklin was the first American to achieve international recognition and renown, all while remaining the quintessential American. Here is a list of some of my posts looking at facets of this American for all seasons:
https://almostchosenpeople.wordpress.com/2016/10/06/october-6-1723-ben-franklin-arrives-in-philadelphia/
