Benjamin Franklin is a vital man in our history. Benjamin was a politician, writer, inventor, scientist and much more. He came into the world on January 17, 1706. He had fairly humble beginnings. His father was Josiah Franklin, a soap maker, and his mother was Abiah Folger. Benjamin was the tenth child out of seventeen children. Josiah sent Benjamin to clergy school, but he could only afford it for one year. Benjamin then became an apprentice printer to his brother James. Benjamin wanted to write for James's journal, but he knew James would never allow it. To remedy this, Benjamin wrote under the name Silence Dogood and slipped the letters under the door of James' printing shop. Eventually, Benjamin confessed to the writings and James was not very happy about it. Benjamin decided to leave in 1723 because he could no longer stand the harassment he received from James. Benjamin left for New York. He arrived there and began looking for work as a printer. Unfortunately, he found no printing jobs available. Benjamin then leaves for Philadelphia. He arrived in Philadelphia to a peculiar sight, dirty with clothes stuffed in his pockets. Benjamin got a job as a printer and he caught the attention of the governor of Pennsylvania who promised to start a business if Benjamin went to London to get supplies. Benjamin went to London, but the governor of Pennsylvania went back on his word and Benjamin was stuck in London for a few months. Benjamin returned to Philadelphia and some time later opened his own printing shop. This was just the beginning of Benjamin's long, successful life. Benjamin's writings were just as witty, charming and charismatic as he was. His letters under the pseudonym Silence Dogood were the first test...... middle of paper ......o attended Benjamin's funeral. He did so much for so many people through his writings, his inventions and his involvement in political issues. Benjamin was a loved and respected man and the fact that he is still loved and respected today says so much more about him than I could ever put into words. Works Cited “Benjamin Franklin.” PBS. PBS and Web. November 18, 2013. “Benjamin Franklin’s Inventions, Discoveries, and Improvements.” » The inventions of Benjamin Franklin. UShistory.org, nd Web. November 18, 2013. “Quick Biography of Benjamin Franklin.” Quick biography of Benjamin Franklin. Np, and Web. November 18, 2013. “Writings.” Writings. Np, and Web. November 20. 2013. .