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Born
Was born in Baltimore County. -
Saw a watch for the first time.
For the first time in his life Benjamin Banneker saw a watch. This would later lead to him building a clock. -
Built Clock
He built a clock based on his studies of a watch that he saw two years prior. -
Finishes almanac
His almanc was sent to Thomas Jefferson to prove African Americans were just as capable as White people. -
Letter to Thomas Jefferson
Banneker writes a letter to Thomas Jefferson about slavery. -
Includes letters in almanac.
Benjamin includes the letters he and Thomas Jefferson exchanged. -
Death
Banneker dies in his log cabin.
