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Benjamin Franklin was the first Postmaster-General of the United States and is the reason we have a US Postal System today.
Before that, you had to send your mail by a separate courier, rather than everyone sending it the same way through the same system.
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Did Benjamin Franklin keep a tamed bear for a pet?
yes and no
How did Benjamin Franklin describe the government under the constitution?
"A republic, if you can keep it."
Who said a republic if you can keep it?
He meant 'keep' as in 'maintain': 'a republic, if you can maintain it'. Historically, republics don't have the best track record (I'm looking at you, Rome, Athens, and Florence). Benjamin Franklin meant that the republic that he had helped to created in the US was a gift, if the citizens of the US were able to make it work, and not let what happened to Rome happen to the US.
Benjamin Franklin's response A republic if you can keep it showed his belief that?
A Republic is a great, but delicate, thing.
What is one of Benjamin Franklin invention?
one of ben franklins is the bifocals because he didn't want to keep having two glasses around his neck and keep switching them
What object did Benjamin Franklin invent to keep people from being hurt in electric storms?
Lightning rod
Did Benjamin Franklin keep a tamed bear for a pet?
yes and no
How did Benjamin Franklin describe the government under the constitution?
"A republic, if you can keep it."
Who said a republic if you can keep it?
He meant 'keep' as in 'maintain': 'a republic, if you can maintain it'. Historically, republics don't have the best track record (I'm looking at you, Rome, Athens, and Florence). Benjamin Franklin meant that the republic that he had helped to created in the US was a gift, if the citizens of the US were able to make it work, and not let what happened to Rome happen to the US.
What famous American statesman said Madam a Republic if they can keep it?
Benjamin Franklin
How many awards did Benjamin Franklin get as a kid?
Keep in mind that Benjamin Franklin lived during the 18th century. Kids didn't get awards then like they do now. I do not believe he got any.
Benjamin Franklin's response A republic if you can keep it showed his belief that?
A Republic is a great, but delicate, thing.
What is one of Benjamin Franklin invention?
one of ben franklins is the bifocals because he didn't want to keep having two glasses around his neck and keep switching them
Did St. Dominic make the rosary to keep track of prayers?
Dominic de Guzman did not 'invent' the rosary but did promote it.
Who said three can keep a secret if two are dead?
Benjamin Franklin did in his book poor Richards almanackhope it helped
Benjamin Franklin Three may keep a secret if two of them are dead?
Benjamin Franklin is known for putting a lot of wise sayings into his "Poor Richard's Almanac." One of these is the saying, " Three may keep a secret if two of them are dead." This means that trusting others with a secret is a bad idea, because nobody can ever really keep it quiet.
What was Benjamin Franklin's opinion about the final Constitution created by the delegates?
According to the National Constitution Center, www.constitutioncenter.org, There is a story, often told, that upon exiting the Constitutional Convention Benjamin Franklin was approached by a group of citizens asking what sort of government the delegates had created. His answer was: "A republic, if you can keep it."
