2007-12-05 00:16:30 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
He may not have been president, but he was one of the more important people in the formation of our republic. He is also the only non president to appear simultaneously on both a coin and a bill. he is still on the $100 dollar bill, and from 1948 to 1963 he was also on the half dollar.
2007-12-05 01:28:46 · answer #1 · answered by Mike W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
America has never forgotten Benjamin Franklin because he did both. He lived these words of wisdom by writing as much as he possibly could and by doing even more. He became famous for being a scientist, an inventor, a statesman, a printer, a philosopher, a musician, and an economist. Today, we honor Ben Franklin as one of our Founding Fathers and as one of America's greatest citizens. Although he was born in Boston, the city of Philadelphia is remembered as the home of Ben Franklin. In Philadelphia, you can find both Ben's gravesite and the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial. You'll also find The Franklin Institute Science Museum.
2007-12-05 00:25:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mr. Franklin's involvement in the Revolutionary War is fundamental. He alone convinced a bitter French government to side with us against the British. Without that assistance, the US would have been utterly crushed by the British army. Also he was a world-renowned author and inventor and patriot.
2007-12-05 00:21:41 · answer #3 · answered by Veteran Centrist 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Franklin was one of America's greatest statesmen, and contributed much to the formation of our new country. He deserves to be honored and revered for his magnanimous contributions and efforts that helped establish this nation. Much unlike most of our so-called 'leaders' and Presidents of this modern era, Franklin's energy, time, intelligence and dedication was a gift to our society. He didn't need 'libraries' built to his honor, didn't require airports to be named after him, nor did he expect his portrait to be embellished on our currency. While Franklin certainly had his weaknesses and human frailties of the flesh, those flaws were outflanked by his commitment to the people of this nation. -RKO- 12/05/07
2007-12-05 01:12:44 · answer #4 · answered by -RKO- 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think he was a politician and thats why he is allowed to be on there. Also the Franklin Mint is named after him cuz of his printing business.
2007-12-05 00:22:39 · answer #5 · answered by Sadie C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was a founding father, inventor, ambassador and statesman. We have a couple of coins that have portraits of women, and they weren't presidents either - not to mention the buffalo nickel. So being president isn't a requirement.
2007-12-05 00:21:39 · answer #6 · answered by remowlms 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Alexander Hamilton is also on the $10. I believe they both signed the Declaration of Independence.
2007-12-05 00:30:56 · answer #7 · answered by Ed H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was a great American statesman, scientist and inventor.
He is batter known then some of the presidents.
2007-12-05 00:23:04 · answer #8 · answered by minootoo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where does it say presidents only?
2007-12-05 01:13:33 · answer #9 · answered by grandma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because, he is a important person in America's history, a very important person.
2007-12-05 00:19:33 · answer #10 · answered by Disco243 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋