Benjamin Franklin is considered by many to be one of the greatest Americans to ever live and is also held as an important pillar of America's national heritage. Some may also argue that he exemplifies the American dream and all that is truly American. The
paper shows that as the son of a candle maker and with only a minimal amount of formal education, Benjamin Franklin was influenced by his modest background and used his dedication and determination to master many disciplines in his quest for success. The paper examines how throughout his life, Benjamin Franklin took on the roles of statesman, philanthropist, inventor, revolutionary, publisher and philosopher. In regards to his personal and political ideologies and achievements, Benjamin Franklin epitomized the Ideal American.
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