Ben Franklin added to the Yamagato Repository

Following Yesterday’s graphic novel featuring him, Benjamin Franklin has been added to Yamagato Fellowship’s repository.

It’s nearly impossible to summarize Ben Franklin’s effect on the world in a few meager words. Politician, diplomat, writer, inventor, philosopher, raconteur, and all-around visionary, Franklin was a true Renaissance man whose work helped form the United States and launched both a cultural and scientific revolution along the way.

It then is followed by a bunch of Ben Franklin facts, such as:

– Begins writing editorials at 16 under the pseudonym, “Mrs. Silence Dogood.”

– Creates the Union Fire Company in 1736, the first volunteer fire company in the Colonies.

WHY HE IS A HERO
Ben Franklin dedicated his life to serving the public good. As a young man, he gently pointed out the foibles of local leaders by writing under assumed names. As he grew in confidence, so did his writing and he became a force to be reckoned with.

His keen insight, wit, and intelligence helped give birth to the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence. His diplomatic skills helped secure the young nation’s future through his work in France and beyond.

In addition to his political work, he also gave birth to the modern library and fire department and many of his inventions - in one form or another - are still in use today.

For these and numerous other reasons, Benjamin Franklin is a hero, not only to American but also to the world.

Sorry I didn’t get to this earlier, I was away from my desk all day today. Thanks to Brian for emailing me about it.