Franklin: Statesman, Diplomat, and Patriot

A skilled negotiator, Benjamin Franklin served his country as a statesman and diplomat. He began his political career within the colony as councilman in Philadelphia and elected member of the Pennsylvania Assembly. Later he advocated for the colonial interest in England and France. After the revolution, Franklin championed American independence and was the only Founding Father to sign the Declaration of independence, the Treaty of Paris, the Treaty of Alliance with France, and the United states Constitution. This exhibit will highlight these and many other political contributions Franklin made at home and abroad. Jocelyn Tipton, Booth Library, curator (south-East side Marvin Foyer)https://thekeep.eiu.edu/ben_franklin_supportingexhibits/1007/thumbnail.jp