Welcome to Benjamin Franklin's Public Space

Benjamin Franklin was a Founding Father of the United States, inventor of the lightning rod and bifocals, diplomat, writer, printer, and a leading figure in the American Enlightenment.

Life Milestones

Explore a timeline of key events, achievements, and turning points in Benjamin Franklin's life.

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Life in Weeks

Visualize Benjamin Franklin's life journey week by week, inspired by Tim Urban’s “Wait But Why” visualization.

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