An American Hero: Benjamin Franklin (works cited included)

Webster dictionary defines a hero as a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities. Benjamin Franklin is an American hero and then some. His achievements have affected various aspects of American history. He took on many roles during his lifetime. He was a publisher and then a civil leader. He then became a scientist and then a public servant and finally a statesman.
<Tab/>Benjamin Franklin only attended school for two years and then his dad decided he could not afford his son's education so he withdrew him from school. Franklin refused to quit learning so he began t…