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 …showed first 75 words of 1131 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1131 total…America and wanted to do whatever he could for the country as a whole as well as the citizens. Works Cited Franklin, Benjamin. About. 20 Mar. 2005 <Tab/><http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blfranklin.htm>. "Franklin, Benjamin." Encarta. 20 Mar. 2005 <Tab/><http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761576775/Franklin_Benjamin.html>. Huston, James H. "Franklin, Benjamin." World Book Encyclopedia. Chicago: World Book, Inc., 1994.