Benjamin Franklin
Again, my friends we must band together to fight for our just rights. In this case.must fight against the Stamp Act.
1766
1766
Benjamin Franklin
I have ventured to England to advocate for the colonist cause. The Propreitors have been wrongfully treating the colonists.
1755
1755
Benjamin Franklin
Just proposed the Albany Plan of Union. Friends, Americans, countrymen, lend me your ears and band together to unite against the French and Indians. Join or die.
1754
1754
George Washington
Ben, I really like your plan where the number of delegates from each colony is based on the amount taxes paid. I like
that the congress would be led by a a governor, who was appointed by the King. The fact that they would meet in
various capitals to better get to know the continent is genius.
that the congress would be led by a a governor, who was appointed by the King. The fact that they would meet in
various capitals to better get to know the continent is genius.
Benjamin Franklin
Flying kites with William Franklin.
1752
1752
Benjamin Franklin founded University of Pennsylvania
NBD
1749
1749
Benjamin Franklin
I've been looking towards the sky recently. In the wake of my electricity experiments, I have made the following conclusions: Electricty and Lightning both
1. Give light
2. Color of the light
3. Crooked directions
4. Swift motions
5. Being conducted by metals
6. Crack or noise in exploding
7. Destroying animals
1751
1. Give light
2. Color of the light
3. Crooked directions
4. Swift motions
5. Being conducted by metals
6. Crack or noise in exploding
7. Destroying animals
1751
Benjamin Franklin
I have been having the best time experimenting with electricity! Much to the annoyance of my wife, I have electrified our fence to shock our neighbors. I also devised a little metal spider that leaps around with static! What fun!
Cadwaller Colden
Ben, I love your sense of amusement! No loves a good giggle as much as you!
Benjamin Franklin
I am using this page to publish some of my findings about electricity. I have been inspired by Dr. Archibald Spencer's demonstrations of electricity, where he collected static in a glass bottle. Through my own experimentation, I have learned that electricity is the collection of friction.
1745
1745
Cadwallader colden
Good job! I know that you are on to something! Did you get my letters about the upcoming comet?
BTW, your theories about blood circulation and perspiration were correct.
BTW, your theories about blood circulation and perspiration were correct.
Benjamin Franklin created the american PHILOSOPHICAL society
1743
Benjamin Franklin listed philadelphia postmaster as a job
1737
Benjamin Franklin
It is my pleasure to announce that the Union Fire Co. will now be keeping every man and home safe.
1736
1736
Benjamin Franklin
I have devised a list of 12 virtues that should be valued by every man. I plan to practice each regularly to live an honest life.
1. Temperance: Avoid gluttony
2. Silence: Avoid gossip
3. Order: Everything has a place and everything is in it's place.
4.Resolution: Resolve to perform what you must
5. Frugality: Waste nothing
6. Industry: Lose no time and be efficient
7. Sincerity: If you speak, speak with honesty and integrity and don't hurt others
8. Justice: Do your rightful duty
9. Moderation: Avoid extremes and only take what is necessary
10. Cleanliness: Tolerate no uncleanliness in body, clothes, or habitation
11. Tranquility: Don't be disturbed
12: Chastity: Only for health and offspring
1733
1. Temperance: Avoid gluttony
2. Silence: Avoid gossip
3. Order: Everything has a place and everything is in it's place.
4.Resolution: Resolve to perform what you must
5. Frugality: Waste nothing
6. Industry: Lose no time and be efficient
7. Sincerity: If you speak, speak with honesty and integrity and don't hurt others
8. Justice: Do your rightful duty
9. Moderation: Avoid extremes and only take what is necessary
10. Cleanliness: Tolerate no uncleanliness in body, clothes, or habitation
11. Tranquility: Don't be disturbed
12: Chastity: Only for health and offspring
1733
Benjamin Franklin
Announcing the publication of Poor Richard's Almanac! An American essential filled with juicy tidbits and advice!
Benjamin Franklin joined the freemasons
Benjamin Franklin is now married to deborah read
1730
Benjamin Franklin created Junto
1730
Benjamin Franklin now owns the pennsylvania gazette
1729
Benjamin Franklin
Wondering what the gossip around town is?? Check out Busy-Body's column for the lastest juice.
1729
1729
Benjamin Franklin
Hugh and I have decided to open our first print shop. I look forward to your business.
1728
1728
Benjamin Franklin
These past few years in London have been incredibly chaotic and I have not lived with integrity. I therefore, pledge to live by these four rules:
1. To be frugal until I have paid my debts.
2. To speak honestly and be sincere with every word and action.
3. To apply myself industriously to all I do and maintain focus.
4. To speak ill of no man.
1726
1. To be frugal until I have paid my debts.
2. To speak honestly and be sincere with every word and action.
3. To apply myself industriously to all I do and maintain focus.
4. To speak ill of no man.
1726
Benjamin Franklin
Unfriended Sir William Keith
Ben Franklin
Unfriended James Ralph
Benjamin Franklin
Headed to London for a while with James Ralph! Europe here I come!
Benjamin Franklin
Is now friends with Cotton Mather
Benjamin Franklin
Is now friends with Sir William Keith
Sir william keith
Ben, you are by far the best writer in America. You should really consider opening your own print shop.
I would be honored to fund and sponsor you endeavor. Anything you need, give me a call.
I would be honored to fund and sponsor you endeavor. Anything you need, give me a call.
Benjamin Franklin
That sounds unbelievable! I meet you on Monday to discuss plans, but I'm going home to Boston f
or the weekend.
or the weekend.
Benjamin Franklin works at keimer printing
BEnjamin franklin changed his hometown to philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin
Thought of the day: "A man is sometimes more generous when he has little money than when he has plenty, perhaps through fear of being thought to have but little."
Benjamin Franklin to James Franklin
James, I'm sorry, but I couldn't stay with you any longer. I think that its best if we keep our distance for a while.
Benjamin Franklin
Has anyone seen those Silence Dogood letters in the Courant lately? Who knew a prudish widow could have such scathing remarks! Did you see the piece she wrote about Harvard? Ouch!
1722
1722
Josiah Franklin to Benjamin Franklin
Ben, be sure to arrive at your brother's print shop at 5 o'clock sharp tomorrow morning. You want to make a good impression on your first day as an apprentice. Behave well. I know that you wanted to continue your education and go to university, but your mother and I feel that this will be a better place for you. Your mother and I are proud of you.
1718
1718
Born in Boston on January 17, 1706