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Benjamin Franklin

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  • Birth

    Birth

    Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston, MA to Josiah and Abiah Franklin.
  • Escape to Philadelphia

    Escape to Philadelphia

    Franklin arrives in Philadelphia, PA after leaving his family at age 17.
  • Go Fly a Kite

    Go Fly a Kite

    Franklin performs famous kite experiment.
  • Elected to Congress

    Elected to Congress

    In 1775, Franklin returns to Philadelphia and is elected to the Continental Congress.
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

    Along with other members of congress, Franklin signed the Declaration of Independence.
  • Treaty of Alliance with France

    Treaty of Alliance with France

    Franklin travels to France to negotiate the Treaty Alliance with France.
  • Death

    Death

    Benjamin Franklin died in Phildelphia, PA at age 84.
  • On the Money

    On the Money

    The first $100 Federal Reserve Note was issued with a portait of Benjamin Franklin.