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Benjamin Franklin Jones - New Jersey politician - died in 1945.

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What was John Paul Jones's connection with Ben Franklin?

John Paul Jones and Benjamin Franklin developed a close friendship at some point. It is unclear if this happened while Franklin was acting as ambassador to France and John Jones was there, or if the friendship was a result of the time spent there. A further connection is that both men were members of the same Masonic Lodge in the United States.


What was the plan suggested to Benjamin Franklin by Captain John Paul Jones for the American Revolutionary War?

Captain John Paul Jones was living in Virginia when the American revolution began. He knew that Benjamin Franklin was in Paris seeking support for the American Revolution. Jones sailed to Paris and explained his plan for naval operations. To do it required outfitting ships for sea battles and he sought Franklin's help. He wanted to attack England and English ships in England's home waters. As it turned out he was successful in harassing the coasts of Scotland and England in 1778. He raided seaports and attacked towns. Franklin did persuade France to provide a ship, christened the Bonhomme Richard.


Why was John Paul Jones' ship named Bonhomme Richard?

The USS Bonhomme Richard , was so named as a tribute by Jones to Benjamin Franklin, whose Poor Richard's Almanac was first published in France under the title, "Les Maximes du Bonhomme Richard".