<span>Benjamin Franklin was one of the first person who encouraged cooperation among the British-American colonies.
He played the two most important roles - first as a Philadelphia delegate to the continental congress, where he trained younger persons like John Adams
After this, the second most important role was his diplomacy in France.</span><span />
To be in the House of Representatives you need to be 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for seven years, and run for the state and district you live in. To be a Senator, you have to be 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for nine years, and live in the state you represent.
