Awstyn AllardBenjamin FranklinBenjamin Franklin is someone I admire and his accomplishments are far greater than many others. The first person who comes to mind when I think of a life dedicated to the service of others is Benjamin Franklin because he pioneered the spirit of self-help in America, there was no one who ever lived or lives in front of this Earth who is more extraordinary and impactful than Benjamin Franklin, many people simply see him as "the guy with the 100 dollar bill", but what you will know is that he is truly the definition of success and by far the greatest man who ever lived in a colonial era. America.Benjamin Franklin was born in 1706 in Boston Massachusetts. He was the fifteenth of 17 total siblings of his father, Josiah. His father intended for Ben to become a minister, but due to some financial difficulties and the fact that Ben already showed a strong interest in reading and writing at such a young age, the idea of ​​becoming a minister was abandoned. So begins the journey to becoming a “founding father” and the magnificent man that he was… Benjamin Franklin was quite a character, his life work and accomplishments are truly impressive. Let's start with a brief overview of Benjamin Franklin and his major accomplishments/events in chronological order. Ben was born in Boston on January 17, 1706. In Boston Benjamin created swimming fins to allow him to go faster in the waters of Boston Harbor, this was his first notable invention. He later apprenticed himself to his brother James as a printer and wrote "Silence Dogood" essays. After arguing with his brother, he flees to Philadelphia and finds work as a printer - these are the beginning stages and part of the learning process for America's future "founding father". Benjamin Fr...... middle of the paper...... and draw a conclusion. Ben's goal was to conduct electricity and extract an electrical charge. Once the storm arrived, he attached a key to a kite and flew it into the air, after the first strike on his key, Ben realized that lightning is indeed a form of electricity. Subsequently, Ben began to design many different types of glow sticks. Today, Benjamin Franklin lightning rods could soon be seen atop many buildings and homes serving to protect against dangerous lightning. Benjamin Franklin had one of the greatest impacts on American society in history. He served and improved the Continental Congress, created inventions that are still crucial to life today, and gave the United States its freedom. Knowledgeable people believe that Benjamin Franklin is one of the most extraordinary people who ever lived, he is a true idol, an icon, a hero.