One of the leading figures of early American history, Benjamin Franklin<span> (1706-90) was a statesman, author, publisher, scientist, inventor and diplomat. Born into a Boston family of modest means, </span>Franklin<span> had little formal education. He went on to start a successful printing business in Philadelphia and grew wealthy.</span>
Benjamin Franklin FRS, FRSE was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Franklin was a renowned polymath and a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, humorist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston on January 17, 1706. He was the tenth son of soap maker, Josiah Franklin. Benjamin's mother was Abiah Folger, the second wife of Josiah. In all, Josiah would father 17 children
The 23rd amendment gives residents of Washington DC the right to vote for representatives in the Electoral College. Remember that the Electoral College chooses our next president, based on the voting within their state.