10 Major Accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin was a Founding Father of U.S. who had a significant and profound influence in the early development of his nation. He was a prodigious inventor and his numerous inventions include the lightning rod, bifocals, long arm and the Franklin stove. read more
Benjamin Franklin was a successful, impressive, and inspiring politician, statesman, author, publisher, scientist, and philosopher. He was one of the Founding Fathers and actually came up with the system of government outlined in the Constitution. read more
Franklin's understanding of electricity allowed him to design the lightning rod. lightning rod continued A metal wire or cable ran from the rod, down the side of the building, and into the ground. read more