Benjamin Franklin
United StatespoliticianMaleb. 17067.1Global Dominance: 0.03%Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was a Founding Father of the United States, renowned for his contributions to the drafting of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. A polymath, Franklin was also a leading writer, scientist, inventor, and diplomat. His engagement with the Iroquois Confederacy in the 18th century significantly influenced his vision of a united American colony, as he admired their democratic governance and principles of liberty. His legacy includes the establishment of various civic institutions and a commitment to public service.
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Benjamin Franklin's quote was used to illustrate the situation of the Indonesian national team.
Mengapa Penampilan Timnas Indonesia di Kejuaraan ASEAN Mengecewakan?
Indonesia· 2026-08-08
Benjamin Franklin is credited with a quote about the importance of curiosity and personal growth.
Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin: "Many people die at twenty-five and aren't buried until…" - why a life without curiosity is only half-lived |
India· 2026-07-28Benjamin Franklin is referenced as a Founding Father whose legacy is at risk of being erased.
The left is using the Smithsonian to erase America’s founding principlesUnited States· 2026-07-24
Benjamin Franklin is referred to as a Founding Father who was allegedly smeared by a controversial exhibit at the museum.
Smithsonian director expresses no regrets after Ben Franklin exhibit controversyUnited States· 2026-07-23
Benjamín Franklin expressed the idea that those who would give up essential liberty for temporary security do not deserve either.
La libertad se pierde en silencio
Guatemala· 2026-07-16Benjamin Franklin is noted as a prominent figure who acquired land rights to sell to actual settlers.
Interview mit Historiker Henry Brands
Switzerland· 2026-07-14
Benjamin Franklin is recognized as a statesman, diplomat, and scientist among the Founding Fathers in the exhibition.
Expositie ‘Road to Liberty’ brengt gedeelde geschiedenis VS en Suriname tot leven – de Ware Tijd
Suriname· 2026-07-08
Benjamin Franklin's contributions to the Declaration of Independence were inspired by revolutionary ideas.
Jonathan Este | America at 250: still a ‘democratic experiment’ | News
Jamaica· 2026-07-06
Benjamin Franklin is considered the first American celebrity and played a crucial role in securing French support during the American Revolutionary War.
250 שנות "הנס האמריקני" בעולם
Israel· 2026-07-04
Benjamin Franklin had a very similar night to the one he had on July 3, 1776.
Anna Paulina Luna kicks off Fourth of July weekend with message for the LIBS, 'Back it up, Terry' & fireworksUnited States· 2026-07-04
Benjamin Franklin contributed to the production of the Declaration of Independence.
Ronald Sanders | Reflections on 250 years of American independence | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-07-04
Franklin is celebrated as one of the greats of American history alongside Hamilton.
It’s impossible to imagine the world without the dollar – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-07-04
Franklin is noted for his presence at the Constitutional Convention, although he did not speak much.
Cum a evoluat miracolul american în ultimii 250 de ani de la idealurile libertății la capcana curentelor woke și MAGA
Romania· 2026-07-04
Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers and a significant contributor to American independence.
A 250 años de aquel 4 de julio...
Argentina· 2026-07-04
Benjamin Franklin was a member of the committee that drafted the Declaration of Independence.
Ein Dokument, das die Welt revolutionierte.Switzerland· 2026-07-04
Benjamin Franklin is mentioned as one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
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Kazakhstan· 2026-07-04
Benjamin Franklin was one of the drafters of the Declaration of Independence.
Dincolo de mituri: ce sărbătoresc, de fapt, americanii pe 4 iulie. Detaliul ascuns din spatele rupturii de engleziRomania· 2026-07-03
Benjamin Franklin is referenced as a founding father who responded to a woman's question about the nature of the new government.
I used to revere the great experiment that is the United States. After Trump, I’m not so sure | Jonathan Freedland
United Kingdom· 2026-07-03
Benjamin Franklin’s blue-coated portrait looks like a jawline-tightened version of an 18th century portrait by the French artist Joseph Duplessis.
Trump’s Freedom 250 gives the founders an AI glow-upUnited States· 2026-07-03
Benjamin Franklin was assigned to a committee charged with designing a seal for the United States.
July 4, 1776: The day Thomas Jefferson went shoppingUnited States· 2026-07-03
Benjamin Franklin was a member of the committee that drafted the Declaration of Independence.
was die Gründerväter für ihr Land wolltenSwitzerland· 2026-07-03
Benjamin Franklin remarked that the bald eagle looked more like a turkey, which he preferred.
What is the most American animal?United States· 2026-07-01
Historians say an early draft of the Declaration of Independence offered new insight into how Thomas Jefferson refined the nation's founding document, with revisions made by Benjamin Franklin.
Discoveries that changed what historians knew about Founding FathersUnited States· 2026-06-30
Benjamin Franklin was one of the delegates who ratified the declaration of independence.
Donald Trump hijacked America’s 250 and turned it into a ‘theatre of the absurd’ | US politicsUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-29
Benjamin Franklin is referenced in relation to the certainties of life beyond death and taxes.
New rent rules will make the market even more dysfunctional – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-06
Valentin Fulger quoted Benjamin Franklin, who said that those who sacrifice liberty for temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
Sociolog despre paradoxul ultimului Eurobarometru: românii, îngrijorați de viitorul societății, dar optimiști în plan personalRomania· 2026-02-05
Benjamin Franklin emphasized the importance of early bedtimes and early awakenings for health.
Потребни ви се 15-20 минути за да заспиете, ако заспиете за 5 - можеби имате проблем
North Macedonia· 2026-02-03
Benjamin Franklin appears in episode two of On This Day, described as particularly nightmarish.
Requiem for a film-maker: Darren Aronofsky’s AI revolutionary war series is a horror | Darren AronofskyUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-02
Benjamin Franklin was quoted by the judge in his ruling regarding the case.
Juez de Estados Unidos ordena liberar a niño de 5 años y a su padre, detenidos por ICE, tras dura crítica a política migratoria de Donald Trump
Colombia· 2026-02-01
Benjamin Franklin was quoted regarding the political implications of cricket.
ক্রিকেট নিয়ে রাজনীতি, না বিচক্ষণ চিন্তার ঘাটতি
Bangladesh· 2026-01-26