Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin Ben and Me was a two reel short subject produced by Disney and released theatrically on November 10, 1953. It was adapted from the children's book written by author/illustrator Robert Lawson and first published in 1939. Though both book and film deal with the relationship between a mouse and Benjamin Franklin, the book, with illustrations by Lawson, focused more heavily on actual historical events and personages. The short received an Academy Award nomination for Best Short Subject. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ben and Me"
Benjamin Franklin ( – April 17 1790) was one of the most prominent of Founders and early political figures and statesmen of the United States. ...more on Wikipedia about "Benjamin Franklin"
Benjamin Franklin Bache (1769-1798) son of Richard Bache and the grandson of Benjamin Franklin, was an American journalist who headed the publication, The Aurora. ...more on Wikipedia about "Benjamin Franklin Bache (Journalist)"
The Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology was opened in 1908 by City of Boston, Massachusetts. The school offers certificates of proficiency, two-year degrees in the fields of Industrial and Engineering Technologies, and a four-year degree in Automotive Technology Management. Also offered Pharmacy Technician Certificate. ...more on Wikipedia about "Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology"
Benjamin Franklin's phonetic alphabet was Benjamin Franklin's proposal for a spelling reform of the English language. It used many of the same letters, but changed some of them and what sounds they represented. It was one of the earliest proposed spelling reforms to the English language. ...more on Wikipedia about "Benjamin Franklin's phonetic alphabet"
Franklin and Marshall College is a four-year private co-educational liberal arts college in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is the 25th-oldest institute of higher education in the United States. ...more on Wikipedia about "Franklin and Marshall College"
The Franklin Institute is the memorial to Benjamin Franklin, that serves to perpetuate his legacy; the museum contains many of Franklin's personal effects. On February 5, 1824, Samuel Vaughan Merrick and William H. Keating founded The Franklin Institute of the State of Pennsylvania for the Promotion of the Mechanic Arts. ...more on Wikipedia about "Franklin Institute"
Junto Pronounced who-n-toe. Formed in 1727 by Benjamin Franklin for mutual improvement. The first of Franklin's projects for social improvement by collective effort in Philadelphia was the Junto, or Leather Apron club, organized in 1727 to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy and to exchange knowledge of business affairs. Ben Franklin was a gregarious person, who loved sitting down and having long conversations with friends and acquaintances. ...more on Wikipedia about "Junto"
Mary Morrill/Morrel/Morrills/Morill (Circa 1620 – 1704) was the grandmother of Benjamin Franklin who was an American printer, journalist, publisher, author, philanthropist, abolitionist, public servant, scientist, librarian, diplomat, and inventor. ...more on Wikipedia about "Mary Morrill"
Poor Richard's Almanac (sometimes Almanack) was a yearly almanac published by Benjamin Franklin, who adopted the pseudonym of "Poor Richard" or "Richard Saunders" for the purpose of this work in the title. It appeared continuously from 1732 to 1757. The almanac was a best seller for a pamphlet published in the American colonies; print runs typically ran to 10,000 per year. ...more on Wikipedia about "Poor Richard's Almanac"
The U.S. one hundred dollar bill ($100) is a denomination of United States currency. U.S. statesman, inventor, and diplomat Benjamin Franklin is currently featured on the obverse of the bill, while Independence Hall is featured on the reverse. It is the largest denomination that has been in circulation since c. 1969 when higher denominations were retired. ...more on Wikipedia about "U.S. one hundred-dollar bill"
Under Benjamin Franklin's admonishment and leadership, a group of thirty men came together to form the Union Fire Company on December 7, 1736. Their equipment included "leather buckets, with strong bags and baskets (for packing and transporting goods), which were to be brought to every fire. The blaze battlers met monthly to talk about fire prevention and fire-fighting methods. ...more on Wikipedia about "Union Fire Company"
William Franklin ( 1731 – 1813) was the last Royal Governor of New Jersey, and remained loyal to Britain through the Revolutionary War. He was born in Philadelphia, the illegitimate son of Benjamin Franklin. His mother's identity is unknown though evidence suggests she was a "Low Woman" ** : he was raised by his father and Deborah Read. He accompanied his father on several missions, including his trips to England. ...more on Wikipedia about "William Franklin"
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