Benjamin Franklin: The Original Hipster

Over his nine years in Paris, Benjamin Franklin became an extremely popular local celebrity while also succeeding in his mission to get French aid for the American Revolution.

From swimming to agriculture, Franklin’s interests spanned a variety of subjects.

One of Benjamin Franklin's most famous inventions is bifocal glasses, which he developed in 1784.

Benjamin Franklin was one of colonial America's most prolific printers.

When Benjamin Franklin arrived in France in December 1776, he was wearing a fur hat to keep his head warm. 

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