61. From Revolution To Reconstruction: Biographies: Benjamin Franklin USAproject, biographies-area, biographical data of benjamin franklin 1706-1790. http://odur.let.rug.nl/~usa/B/bfranklin/franklin.htm

FRtR Biographies Benjamin Franklin A Biography of Benjamin Franklin 1706-1790 A Biography of Benjamin Franklin 1706-1790 Quote Franklin was born in 1706 at Boston. He was the tenth son of a soap and candlemaker. He received some formal education but was principally self-taught. After serving an apprenticeship to his father between the ages of 10 and 12, he went to work for his half-brother James, a printer. In 1721 the latter founded the New England Courant, the fourth newspaper in the colonies. Benjamin secretly contributed 14 essays to it, his first published writings. In 1723, because of dissension with his half-brother, Franklin moved to Philadelphia, where he obtained employment as a printer. He spent only a year there and then sailed to London for 2 more years. Back in Philadelphia, he rose rapidly in the printing industry. He published The Pennsylvania Gazette (1730-48), which had been founded by another man in 1728, but his most successful literary venture was the annual Poor Richard 's Almanac (1733-58). It won a popularity in the colonies second only to the Bible, and its fame eventually spread to Europe.

62. History Of The Armonica, Ben Franklin And Glass Armonica The Armonica, also called the glass harmonica was invented by benjamin franklin in 1761. In 1757, while in England he attended a concert given on the wine http://www.gigmasters.com/armonica/history.html

(Back to Homepage) History of the Armonica Ben Franklin ... CD History The Armonica, also called the glass harmonica was invented by Benjamin Franklin in 1761. In 1757, while in England he attended a concert given on the wine glasses. He thought it was the sweetest sound he had ever heard but he wanted to hear more harmonies with his melody. Thus the Armonica was born and named by Franklin for a word taken from the musical Italian language. It has been said that if the harp is "the instrument of the Angels", then the Armonica is "the voice of the Angels". Graduated size bowls with holes and corks in the center were put onto a horizontal spindle and rotated by a fly wheel and a foot pedal. Moistened fingers rubbed the edges to produce the beautiful sound. Franklin used a most unique way to identify the notes of the bowls. He painted the seven white keys the seven colors of the rainbow and the five black keys, white. The practice of gold banding was begun in 1785 by Karl Rollig of Germany (see picture below of Franklin's own Armonica and remaining bowls at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia) The Armonica was an instant success. Marie Antoinette took lessons on it and Dr. Mesmer, the famous hypnotist, used it to put his patients into a deeper trance. Composers started writing for it. The most famous...Mozart, Beethoven, Donizetti, Richard Strauss, and Saint-Saens.

63. Speech Of Benjamin Franklin - The U.S. Constitution Online - USConstitution.net The text of the speech given by benjamin franklin to the Constitutional Convention on its final day. http://www.usconstitution.net/franklin.html

Speech of Benjamin Franklin Monday, September 17, 1787, was the last day of the Constitutional Convention. Pennsylvania delegate Benjamin Franklin, one of the few Americans of the time with international repute, wanted to give a short speech to the Convention prior to the signing of the final draft of the Constitution. Too weak to actually give the speech himself, he had fellow Pennsylvanian James Wilson deliver the speech. It is considered a masterpiece. The following is as reported in Madison's notes on the Convention for Monday, September 17, 1787 Mr. President Il n'y a que moi qui a toujours raison On the whole, Sir, I can not help expressing a wish that every member of the Convention who may still have objections to it, would with me, on this occasion doubt a little of his own infallibility, and to make manifest our unanimity, put his name to this instrument. Home Constitution FAQ Topics ... News Constitution 14 in. x 16 in. Buy this Art Print Framed Mounted Bill of Rights 14 in. x 16 in. Buy this Art Print Framed Mounted Declaration of Independence 13 in. x 15 in.

64. EO Library: Benjamin Franklin Ben franklin While popularly known for his role as one of the United States’ founding fathers, benjamin franklin was also a renowned scientist who made a http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Library/Giants/Franklin/

In 1752, Franklin, along with his son William, performed his famous kite-flying experiment which proved that lightning is a naturally-occurring electrical phenomenon. The kite was constructed with a sharp metallic wire situated on top and at the end of the kite string, and a key tied to the end of the string with a silk ribbon. When Franklin saw loose threads on the kite string stand up, he grounded the makeshift insulated conductor by touching his knuckle to the metal key on the string. Consequently, he observed a passing spark between his knuckle and the key, which presented the final proof of lightning's electrical nature. Miraculously, the charge was not strong enough to be fatal to Franklin or his son. (Under normal circumstances, a lightning strike can instantly kill any individuals bold enough to fly a kite during a thunderstorm.) next: Franklin's Climate Studies On the Shoulders of Giants Benjamin Franklin Franklin's Climate Studies Links and References More Giants Svante Arrhenius Vilhelm Bjerknes Rachel Carson Benjamin Franklin Robert Goddard Samuel Langley John Martin Milutin Milankovitch ... Wernher von Braun Images Top: A portrait of Benjamin Franklin. By Roger Kammerer

65. Benjamin Franklin Bridge (I-676 And US 30) Descriptive history and current conditions on the benjamin franklin Bridge (I676 and US 30) between Philadelphia and New Jersey. http://www.phillyroads.com/crossings/benjamin-franklin/

awo2partner="PHILLYROADS"; View all traffic for the Philadelphia area This 2002 photo shows the Benjamin Franklin Bridge (I-676 and US 30) from Penn's Landing, looking east toward Camden. (Photo by Jim K. Georges.) EARLY PLANS FOR A DELAWARE RIVER CROSSING: Like New York City, Philadelphia waited more than a century for a fixed crossing to New Jersey. The first plan for a Delaware River bridge between Philadelphia and Camden was developed in 1818, when the proposed "Farrand and Sharp's Bridge" called for a low-level, multi-span structure with several openings to permit passage by tall ships. This early plan was followed in the 1840's by two separate plans for suspension bridges. However, none of the nineteenth-century proposals attracted serious interest. It took the introduction of the automobile to resurrect interest in the proposed Delaware River bridge. In 1913, the city of Philadelphia formed the Penn Memorial Bridge Committee to study a possible fixed crossing. The desire for a bridge over the Delaware River was long held not only by Philadelphians, but also by New Jersey farmers who wished to transport their produce to Pennsylvania markets. Between 1908 and 1911, the state of New Jersey passed laws stipulating that three or more counties could join to initiate a bridge study if all three counties were contiguous, and at least one bordered the river to be crossed. Influenced by the agricultural interests, Gloucester, Camden and Burlington counties eventually came up with the funds to study the proposed Delaware River Bridge.

66. Benjamin Franklin Quotes benjamin franklin quotes, Searchable and browsable database of quotations with author and subject indexes. Quotes from famous political leaders, authors, http://www.worldofquotes.com/author/Benjamin-Franklin/1/index.html

i Topics Authors Proverbs ... Quote-A-Day Main Menu Topics Authors Proverbs Today in History ... Contact Sponsor 184 Quotes for 'Benjamin Franklin' in the Database. Pages: Author Letter "B" The absent are never without fault, nor the present without excuse. Topic: Absence Source: None The absent are never without fault. Nor the present without excuse. Topic: Absence Source: None Admiration is the daughter of ignorance. Topic: Admiration Source: None Where there's Marriage without Love, there will be Love without Marriage. Topic: Adultery Source: None He that won't be counselled can't be helped. Topic: Advice / Experience / Wisdom Source: None Fish and guests smell after three days. Topic: Advice / Experience / Wisdom Source: None To bear other people's afflictions, everyone has courage and enough to spare. Topic: Affliction Source: None Those who love deeply never grow old; they may die of old age, but they die young. Topic: Age Source: None At 20 years of age the will reigns; at 30 the wit; at 40 the judgment. Topic: Age Source: None Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame. Seneca -Benjamin Franklin. Topic: Anger Source: None Necessity never made a good bargain.

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Site Map FAQ in All Infoplease Almanacs Biographies Dictionary Encyclopedia Spelling Checker Daily Almanac for Jan 26, 2008 Search White Pages Skip Navigation Home Almanacs ... Word of the Day Editor's Favorites 2007 Year in Review Black History Month Leap Year Martin Luther King Day ... 2008 Calendar Search: Infoplease Info search tips Search: Biographies Bio search tips Yesterday Tomorrow January 17 Also Born on January 17 David Lloyd George statesman (1863) Robert Maynard Hutchins educator (1899) Nora Kaye ballerina (1920) James Earl Jones actor (1931) Muhammad Ali boxer (1942) Jim Carrey actor, comedian (1962) Naveen Andrews actor (1969) Kid Rock rock musician (1971) Zooey Deschanel actor (1980) Dwyane Wade basketball player (1982) Who Shares Your Birthday? Select month and date: Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec The Day You Were Born What happened the day you were born? Select month and date: Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec The Year You Were Born What happened the year you were born? Enter the year: Benjamin Franklin American statesman, printer, scientist, and writer, b. Boston. The only American of the colonial period to earn a European reputation as a natural philosopher, he is best remembered in the United States as a patriot and diplomat. Printer and Writer The son of a tallow chandler and soapmaker, Franklin left school at 10 years of age to help his father. He then was apprenticed to his half brother James, a printer and publisher of the

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Calendar Academics Staff Student Information ... Mural Arts WELCOME and thanks for visiting Benjamin Franklin High School website. On behalf of our faculty and staff, we extend best wishes for a rewarding educational experience in the coming years. No longer is it acceptable for students to fail. It not only does a disservice for our students but also our community at large. It is imperative that Benjamin Franklin High School provides a high quality education for all our students, parents, and community. Benjamin Franklin High School for International Studies is a comprehensive public school based in an historic neighborhood where all students prepare for college through the pursuit of rigorous academics, knowledge about world regions, cultures and languages. Our school seeks students of ability and promise for whom the Benjamin Franklin educational experience presents an extraordinary opportunity. A dedicated faculty of experts in both academic subjects and in adolescent development will provide rigorous, inquiry-based, internationally focused instruction, and partner with community and business organizations to help each student succeed. The school serves a diverse population of approximately 850 students in grades 9-12 and students are drawn largely from the Fairmount neighborhood in which we are located. Benjamin Franklin High School will help our students develop their knowledge of other world cultures and international issues, study languages, and explore international careers. Benjamin Franklin High School will be a vital community institution where the exchange of educational and cultural values and ideas prosperstrue to the legacy of the man from which the school derives its name.

71. Benjamin Franklin Intermediate School benjamin franklin Intermediate School 700 Stewart Avenue Daly City California 94015 (650) What to know whats going on at Ben? November_07 Newsletter http://www.jsd.k12.ca.us/bf/

Enrichment/P.E. Classes Library Resource Center Bell Schedules Calendar of Events ... Faculty and Staff Home Benjamin Franklin Intermediate School 700 Stewart Avenue Daly City California 94015 (650) 991-1200 A California Distinguished School **Citizen Schools: an after school program. What to know whats going on at Ben? November_07 Newsletter Free Adult English Classes for all parents in the Jefferson Elementary and Secondary School Dist. This is a PDF file. You need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the file. Click below if you need to download the free Acrobat Reader. Download Acrobat Reader. Teacher's Web Sites: Ms. Cummings Ms. Rizzo Ms. Covacha Ms. Eikrem ... Library/Media Resource Center Questions or comments about our site? Contact the webmaster

72. Today In History: January 17 benjamin franklin was born on January 17, 1706, in Boston, Massachusetts, . Cover of a written document with a picture of benjamin franklin http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/jan17.html

@import url(../css/am15_global_ss.css); @import url(ss/tih1_ss.css); Search all collections Today in History The Library of Congress American Memory Home Today in History Today in History: January 17 sources archives yesterday tomorrow The Pragmatic Innovator Benjamin Franklin of Philadelphia Edward Fisher after Mason Chamberlin, Mezzotint, 1763. Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706, in Boston, Massachusetts, but his adopted home was Philadelphia, the largest city in eighteenth-century America. His many accomplishments as printer, scientist, and statesman are particularly remarkable when considered in the context of colonial North America. A spirit of pragmatic innovation imbued all of Franklin's intellectual, social, and scientific pursuits. He dedicated himself to the improvement of everyday life for the widest number of people and, in so doing, made an indelible mark on the emerging nation. Although Franklin had little formal education, he was an avid reader and writer. The fifteenth of seventeen children, at age twelve he was apprenticed to his older brother James, a printer who published a weekly newspaper called The New England Courant . At seventeen Franklin ran away to Philadelphia, where on the day of his arrival he met his future wife, Deborah Read. He quickly found employment and was able to set up his own print shop by 1728.  Soon Franklin was publishing almanacs and newspapers of his own, as well as taking in "job printing" for others.  In 1737 he became the postmaster of Philadelphia, a role that aided him in gathering the news.

73. NOAA Ocean Explorer: Observations On The Gulf Stream Portrait of benjamin franklin, statesman, inventor, and maker of sundry The Gulf Stream by benjamin franklin. Click image for larger view and image http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/library/readings/gulf/gulf.html

Library Readings for Ocean Explorers 1785: Benjamin Franklin's 'Sundry Maritime Observations' Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, statesman, inventor, and maker of "sundry maritime observations." Click image for larger view and image credit. N? XXXVIII A Letter from Dr. Benjamin Franklin, to Mr. Alphonsus le Roy, member of several academies, at Paris. Containing sundry Maritime Observations. At Sea, on board the London Packet; Capt. Truxton, August 1785. Sir: Read Dec. your learned writings on the navigation of the ancients, which contain a great deal of curious information; and your very ingenious contrivances for improving the modern sails (voilure) of which I saw with great pleasure a successful trial on the River Seine have induced me to submit to your consideration and judgment, some thoughts I have had on the latter subject. 'The action of the wind' Designing sail array to minimize resistance of air to forward motion. Click image for larger view and image credit. AB represents the body of the vessel, CD - Plate IV Figure I - the position of the sail, EEE the direction of the wind, MM the line of motion. In observing this figure it will appear, that so much of the body of the vessel as is immersed in the water, must, to go forward, remove out of its way what water it meets with between the pricked lines FF. And the sail, to go forward, must move out of its way all the air its whole dimension meets with between the pricked lines CG and DG. Thus both the fluids give resistance to the motion, each in proportion to the quantity of matter contained in the dimension to be removed. And though the air is vastly lighter than the water, and therefore more easily removed, yet the dimension being much greater its effect is very considerable.

74. Goals: Benjamin Franklin's 13 Personal Goals An oldie but a goodie Once upon a time a young man at the tender age of came up with. http://lifehacker.com/software/goals/benjamin-franklins-13-personal-goals-156858

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75. American Writers: Benjamin Franklin franklin ended his formal education at 10, and at 12 he was apprenticed to his brother, a printer. http://www.americanwriters.org/writers/franklin.asp

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76. Genealogy.com: Ancestry Of Benjamin Franklin Instantly view benjamin franklin s family tree You don t need any special software to instantly view this tree. Using a Macintosh? Click here. http://www.genealogy.com/famousfolks/benjaminf/

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77. DRPA :: Delaware River Port Authority benjamin franklin Bridge. Bridge Director Valerie Bradford (856)9683300 Click here for information about the benjamin franklin Bridge Walkway. http://www.drpa.org/drpa/drpa_bridges_bf.html

DRPA.ORG Site Map E-Alerts Bridges ... Truck Permit Application BRIDGES Benjamin Franklin Bridge Bridge Director: Valerie Bradford Owned by the Delaware River Port Authority, construction began for the Delaware River Bridge, later renamed Benjamin Franklin Bridge January 6, 1922. Opened to traffic July 1, 1926. River/waterway crossing the Delaware River. Location is Camden NJ/Philadelphia PA. Width (out to out): 128 feet. Travel width (curb to curb): 77 feet -10 inches. Number of lanes: 7. The bridge has railroad/transit tracks. Length (abutment to abutment): 7,456 feet. Navigable channel width: 800 feet. Navigable channel depth: 40 feet. Foundation type: caisson (main piers), and spread footing (approach piers). Type of connection: rivet (shop) and rivet (field). Roadway surface: asphalt. Type of paint: urethane alkyd. Structural steel weight: 61,700 tons. Click here for information about the Benjamin Franklin Bridge Walkway TRANSLATE:

78. Quoteland :: Quotations By Author benjamin franklin, Letter to Elizabeth Hubbart, who was grieving the death of her stepfather Click here for more information about benjamin franklin http://www.quoteland.com/author.asp?AUTHOR_ID=281

79. Ben Franklin Technology Partners Provides entrepreneurial support and financial assistance to technology firms and early stage companies for product and process development and technology http://www.benfranklin.org/

Videon Central; State College, PA Videon Central, Inc. has been one of the country's leading developers of digital video hardware and audio reference designs for both the PC industry and the consumer industry. Ben Franklin Technology Partners is a statewide network that fosters innovation to stimulate Pennsylvania's economic growth and prosperity. Operating regionally with four centers strategically located throughout the Commonwealth , Ben Franklin Technology Partners brings together the best of Pennsylvania's people, ideas, and technology to serve as a catalyst for advancing the state's knowledge-based economy. Please take a minute to browse through our website and learn more about who we are and what we do. Also, be sure to check back often for updates and new events posted in our News and Calendar sections. DCED Commends Achievment of Regional Partner Ben Franklin Northeast Invests in Seven Early Stage Companies Topaz Pharmaceuticals Receives $20 million Series A Financing Foster Rescue: Downsizing the Fire Truck ... More Events

80. Ben Franklin--U.S. History/Literature Lesson Plan (grades 6-8)--DiscoverySchool. Students learn that Ben franklin is known, among other things, for his wit and wisdom. franklin published an almanac annually for 25 years. http://school.discoveryeducation.com/lessonplans/programs/realbenfranklin/

Educator Login Passcode Login Products School Resources ... Young Scientist Challenge Enter Username Access resources you have created under your login. Teacher Tools such as: Lesson Plan Creator, Quiz Builder, and Worksheet Generator are no longer available. You can create new lesson plans and quizzes within your DE streaming account. If you don't have an account, sign up for a demo here. 6-8 > U.S. History Grade level: 6-8 Subject: U.S. History Duration: One class period Objectives Materials Procedures Adaptations ... Credit Objectives Rediscovering America: The Real Ben Franklin Buy this video VHS Students will understand the following: Ben Franklin is known, among other things, for his wit and wisdom. Franklin published an almanac annually for 25 years. He scattered proverbs (or aphorisms), short sayings that spoke the truth, throughout the almanac. Materials For this lesson, you will need: Procedures Provide a brief biographical sketch of Ben Franklin: Born in Boston in 1706 Self-educated Independent, he went off on his own to Philadelphia Became a printer and a civic leader After retirement (at 42), invented the lightning rod, bifocal lenses; discovered electricity

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