vol.013：Benjamin Franklin：How the 15th Kid Became the "First American"
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vol.013：Benjamin Franklin：How the 15th Kid Became the "First American"
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The provided text is an extensive biographical overview of Benjamin Franklin, detailing his multifaceted life as a Founding Father of the United States. It comprehensively covers his remarkable career trajectory, including his early life in Boston as a printer and his later prominence as a statesman, diplomat, and scientist. The material highlights his numerous inventions (like the lightning rod and bifocals), his political roles in Pennsylvania and as the first U.S. Postmaster General, and his crucial diplomatic work in securing French aid during the American Revolution, culminating in his signing of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Furthermore, the biography explores his evolving views on slavery, his philosophical beliefs in virtue and religion, and his enduring legacy in American culture and currency.