Benjamin Franklin is obviously one of America’s beloved figures and founding fathers. One of the reasons this country is great is that we were fortunate to have so many capable, intelligent and innovative individuals shaping this country. Now more than ever, the lessons the founding fathers espoused are extremely important and in particular the history of Benjamin Franklin is particularly interesting.
While there are so many aspects of Benjamin Franklin that are fascinating and interesting, one aspect of his life that is covered by the Smithsonian Magazine is his return from England in 1775. Before this time, Benjamin Franklin kept his political beliefs mainly to himself, however as the American colonies stood on the verge of independence Benjamin Franklin’s political ideas finally were known.
Benjamin Franklin, is one of our most well-known historical figures, however many of his thoughts and ideas on a wide range of subjects is not well known outside of history enthusiasts circles. The period starting with his return from England is an engrossing time period to read about and Smithsonian Magazine offers quite a wealth of insight and ideas on what made this man one of the wisest this country has ever seen.
For more information regarding Benjamin Franklin, please visit the Smithsonian Magazine today at the following link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/
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