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On March 23, 1779 he became the first U.S. diplomat to serve overseas by presenting his credentials to a foreign government |
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At his death in 1790, he left 200-year trust funds to the cities of Boston & Philadelphia |
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In 1733 he wrote, "The heart of a fool is in his mouth, but the mouth of a wise man is in his heart" |
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In 1785 he wrote that "After fifty years' service in public affairs", he wanted to "make plenty of experiments" |
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2002-10-11 |
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In a famous kite experiment, this Statesman proved that lightning is a form of electricity |
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In 1728 this Philadelphian & partner Hugh Meredith bought a printing press |
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1997-01-29 |
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In the 1770s he donated his salary as postmaster general to wounded soldiers' relief |
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1996-06-27 |
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When replacing this envoy to France, Jefferson said, "I succeed him; no one can replace him" |
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It's said William Pitt told the House of Lords that this man ranked with Newton as a scientist |
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Famous American after whom B.F. Goodrich was named |
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