Benjamin Franklin Merch
Description: Founded in 1927, Ben Franklin was a chain of five and dime stores found primarily in small towns throughout the United States. The stores were franchise based, with individual stores owned by independent proprietors, and are believed to be the first retail franchise. They are named after Benjamin Franklin, taking a cue in their merchandise offerings from Franklin's saying, "a penny saved is a penny earned."
Description: Many U.S. historians now feel that the U.S. Constitution is influenced by Iroquois Confederacy form of governance than any European model, afterall in the Iroquois Confederacy, the chiefs were considered a servant to the people, not a king. Franklin Benjamin observed and wrote about Iroquois confederacy and was impressed by their form of democracy. This illustration reflects the Iroquois influence on the formation of the United States.
Description: Benjamin Franklin was an American writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher and political philosopher. Among the most influential intellectuals of his time, Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, as he was a drafter and signer of the Declaration of Independence, before later becoming the first postmaster general.
