Signer Series - Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin | Printer & Diplomat | Born January 17, 1706

Arguably the most famous American of his era, Franklin was a printer, inventor, writer, and statesman. Born in Boston, he built a life in Philadelphia, where his wisdom and leadership made him a pivotal figure in the Revolution. At 70, he was the oldest delegate at the Second Continental Congress and served on the Committee of Five that drafted the Declaration.

Global impact: Franklin later secured crucial French support for the Revolution and helped shape both the Constitution and early American diplomacy.