Benjamin Franklin spans Pennsylvania's history from his first appearance in Philadelphia until his death in 1790 as a versatile genius and popular leader. He led the way to the establishment of beneficial civic institutions including newspapers, a fire company, a circulating library, a hospital, paper money, and a postal mail system. The persuasiveness of his popular writings imbued the public with common sense, public morality, and optimism. His scientific research explored natural phenomenon, and his inventions enlarged human mastery of the environment. His political leadership was critical to the movement for independent establishment of governments intended to operate for the best interests of humanity. As an outstanding example of an individual rising through his own abilities, Franklin has always been upheld as a model for Americans.
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