His father was very strict and decided that young Ben did not need a formal education. He felt this way so strongly that when he caught him reading a book he would punish him. By the time Ben was 7-8...
Perhaps it is not only the "Freedom of Religion" but also the "Freedom from Religion" that was Franklin's contribution to American religious tolerance.
People believe ben Franklin was a doctor because he performed basic medical duties during the American revolution. he is famously known to have bandaged soldiers' feet during Washington's winter at...