Guest Columnist Eric W. Orts questions how Benjamin Franklin would react to the American political landscape leading up to the semiquincentennial.

Dr. Benjamin Franklin had limited formal education. Nevertheless, he was awarded honorary doctorates from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland and Oxford University in England. He also held ...

Today’s quote of the day is by Benjamin Franklin. He was a polymath inventor, writer, and statesman. He is one of the four founding fathers of the United States, also known as "the First American." ...

Benjamin Franklin was born on Sunday, Jan. 17, 1706, in Boston, the son of Josiah Franklin and his second wife, Abiah. In all, Josiah fathered 17 children. His intention for Benjamin was the ministry, ...