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  • About Ben

    The inspiration for the Ben character comes from Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), who, like Thomas Jefferson and George Washington, was one of the most important individuals in early colonial and United States history. As a young boy, Ben worked as an...

    https://bensguide.gpo.gov/about-ben-and-gpo-mobile-14

  • Declaration of Independence: 1776

    The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important documents in the history of the United States. It was an official act taken by all 13 American colonies in declaring independence from British rule. People in the colonies were unhappy that...

    https://bensguide.gpo.gov/declaration-of-independence-1776

  • Legacy

    Ben Franklin’s legacy lives on today. How many of these "Bens" did you know about? His image was engraved on the Franklin half-dollar, in circulation from 1948 to 1963. His image is engraved on the $100 bill: The Library Company that he founded in 1731...

    https://bensguide.gpo.gov/18-about-ben/156-legacy

  • Signing the Declaration of Independence

    The Declaration of Independence was approved by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, but it was not signed until almost a month later. The Congress did not have the approval of all 13 colonies until July 9, 1776. On July 19, Congress...

    https://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-signing-delaration

  • Signing the Declaration of Independence

    The Declaration of Independence was approved by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, but it was not signed until almost a month later. The Congress did not have the approval of all 13 colonies until July 9, 1776. On July 19, the Congress...

    https://bensguide.gpo.gov/m-signing-the-declaration

  • Declaration of Independence: 1776

    The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important documents in the history of the United States. It marked an official step taken by the American colonies toward independence from British rule under the monarchy of King George III. Many...

    https://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-declaration-of-independence

  • Independence Hall: 1756

    Independence Hall is a public building in Philadelphia, PA. Construction began in 1732; when it was completed in 1756, it served as the Pennsylvania State House. The Founding Fathers and colonial leaders met here to plan and shape the future of the new...

    https://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-independence-hall

  • U.S. Constitution Facts and Figures

    The Constitutional Convention met at the State House in Philadelphia, PA, also known as Independence Hall. There were 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention, although only 39 signed the document. Twelve of the 13 states were represented; Rhode...

    https://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-constitution-facts

  • Declaration of Independence: 1776

    The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important documents in the history of the United States. It marked an official step taken by the American colonies toward independence from British rule. Many colonists were unhappy with laws that...

    https://bensguide.gpo.gov/m-declaration-of-independence-1776

  • Writing the Declaration of Independence

    The Declaration is a combination of general principles and an abstract theory of government. The fundamental American ideal of government is based on the theory of natural rights. The opening paragraphs of the document outline the natural rights...

    https://bensguide.gpo.gov/m-writing-the-declaration

  • U.S. Constitution Facts and Figures

    The Constitutional Convention met at the State House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, also known as Independence Hall. There were 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention; however, only 39 signed the document. Twelve of the thirteen states were...

    https://bensguide.gpo.gov/m-us-constitution-facts-figures

  • Great Seal of the United States: 1782

    The Great Seal of the United States is a symbol of our independent Nation and self-government. It appears on official documents such as proclamations, warrants, treaties, and commissions of high officials of the Government. The Continental Congress...

    https://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-great-seal

  • Glossary

    Glossary The definitions provided in this glossary relate to words as used on Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government. There may be other definitions for these words. A act: Legislation that has passed both Houses of Congress and has been either approved by...

    https://bensguide.gpo.gov/glossary-mobile

  • Writing the Declaration of Independence

    The Declaration of Independence was originally written by Thomas Jefferson. When Jefferson had finished his draft, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Jefferson met to make changes. This version was sent to the Second Continental Congress on July 2, and...

    https://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-writing-decaration

  • Printer, Booklover, Author

    Ben Franklin’s association with books, printing, and writing was a constant throughout his long life. As a young boy, Ben worked as an apprentice printer to his brother James, who worked in a printing shop. He later worked as a journeyman printer in...

    https://bensguide.gpo.gov/printer-booklover-author

  • Timeline

    Ben had many learning adventures during and after his years as an apprentice, journeyman, and master printer. This timeline lists the major events in his life. 1706: Born in Boston, Massachusetts. 1718: Begins printing apprenticeship to his brother....

    https://bensguide.gpo.gov/18-about-ben/155-timeline

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