Benjamin Franklin did a lot more than fly a kite on his way to becoming one of the most intelligent men in history. At various times throughout his life he was a writer, diplomat, businessman, musician, inventor, scientist, politician, humorist, printer, postmaster, philosopher, and statesman. His many accomplishments include inventing swimming fins and bifocals, establishing the University of Pennsylvania, publishing the Poor Richard's Almanac and signing the Declaration of Independence as a founding father of the United States. This 5-1/4" tall hard plastic action figure has moveable arms and legs and comes with a plastic kite and key so you can reenact his famous electricity experiment. Comes with more cool Ben Franklin info on the back of his card. Franklin quotes: Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. ...in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise. Six in stock. |