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Benjamin Franklin The Greatest American
A compact portrait arguing Benjamin Franklin outranks George Washington as the greatest American. The piece lists Franklin’s numerous firsts and contributions in science, education, diplomacy, publishing, and public service, framing him as a universal, era-spanning genius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
Franklin
Washington
United States
New York
Charles Steinmetz
Tie
Posat
America
United States Weather Bureau
Junto
Rotary
Kiwanis, Lions and Civitan Clubs
American Philosophical Society
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Society For Political Inquiries
Richard
Jefferson
France
Philadelphia Zeitung
England
League of Nations
Nn United Party of Virtue
Watch
Union