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identity based on the virtues and values of its middle class" (p. 3). Thanks to his vision, his curious and flexible mind, his wonderful communication skills and his sincere belief
that the fledgling United States would draw its strength from the middle class, Franklin became one of the most important leaders in U.S. history. He never ran for political office,
he never served in a specific "leadership" role. However, his personality, combined with a lively curiosity and a special connection with those who would follow his ideals helped build Franklin
as a true leader. Born in Boston in 1706 to Josiah Franklin and Abiah Folger, Benjamin was apprenticed to his printer brother James
at an early age (A Quick Biography, 2011). At age 15, Ben began writing articles for the paper under the nome de plume Silence Dogood, a woman who was critical
of the world around her (A Quick Biography, 2011). Relations were strained between James and Benjamin, and at the age of 17, Benjamin escaped from his brother and first went
to New York, where there were no jobs, then went to Philadelphia. One of the first people who saw him was his future wife, Deborah. He eventually set up a
printing shop in Philadelphia, and, with hard work and dedication, began to thrive (A Quick Biography, 2011). During the 1730s, his desire to serve the public good ended up leading
to his forming the Junto, a group of young men dedicated to self-improvement and civic improvement (A Quick Biography, 2011). Along these lines, he formed Philadelphias first fire department, was
the first postmaster general of the U.S. Post Office and helped form the Pennsylvania Hospital (A Quick Biography, 2011). As a scientist, he invented the Franklin Stove and worked with
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