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Benjamin Franklin began his postal career as postmaster of Philadelphia in 1737 under the British Parliamentary Post. By 1753 he had been promoted as one of two Deputy Postmasters of North America along with William Hunter. Franklin and Hunter could not do anything to lower the cost of postage, but they did greatly streamline the system in hopes of discouraging people to send their letters out of the mails. Under Franklin and Hunter, the Parliamentary Post became profitable.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoYes. Franklin actually began his postal career (one of his many careers) in 1737 as Postmaster of Philadelphia as part of the British Parliamentary Post. In 1753, he was promoted to a position as one of two Deputy Postmasters of North America. However, he was dismissed from his position in 1774 for his involvement in the publishing of the Hutchinson letters as well as his lengthy absences. (Franklin was serving as a diplomat in London.) Franklin didn't stay down for long; the following year, he was appointed by the Continental Congress to be the first Postmaster General. He resigned after fifteen months.
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∙ 14y agoHe started the US Postal Service.
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What task did congress give to Benjamin Franklin?
Postmaster.
Benjamin Franklin was a statesman True or False?
True
Did Benjamin Franklin have a job?
He was a printer, inventor, scientist, and postmaster.
What American statesman went to Paris to win French support?
Benjamin Franklin.
How much did money Benjamin Franklin earn as postmaster general?
$100 per year
When did Benjamin Franklin declared Postmaster?
He was postmaster of Philadelphia from 1737-1753.
Is Benjamin Franklin a presiendent?
Benjamin Franklin was not a president but he was a very famous statesman.
Who was a famous statesman and inventor?
Benjamin Franklin
What task did congress give to Benjamin Franklin?
Postmaster.
Who was the elder statesman at the constitutional convention?
Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin was a statesman True or False?
True
Who succeeded Benjamin Franklin as Postmaster General?
Richard Bache
Did Benjamin Franklin have a job?
He was a printer, inventor, scientist, and postmaster.
Who was the first black Postmaster General of the US?
Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin became the first Postmaster General in the United States.
Who is last name starts with a f he was a statesman?
· Benjamin Franklin
What are the release dates for The Lives of Benjamin Franklin - 1974 The Statesman 1-4?
The Lives of Benjamin Franklin - 1974 The Statesman 1-4 was released on: USA: 28 January 1975
What American forefather was an inventor a publisher a statesman and a ambassador?
Benjamin Franklin.
