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Benjamin Franklin was an American politician, scientist, printer and publisher, author, inventor, and diplomat, and one of the founding fathers of the United States. Franklin engaged in newspaper activities in his early years. In 1731, the first touring library in North America was established in Philadelphia. In 1743, he organized the American Philosophical Society and later assisted in the establishment of the University of Pennsylvania. During the American War of Independence, he participated in the anti British struggle and was elected as a representative to the Second Continental Congress, participating in the drafting of the Declaration of Independence. From 1776 to 1785, he sent an envoy to France, which led to the establishment of the US French alliance; He also represented the United States in negotiations with Britain and signed the Treaty of Paris in 1783, which allowed Britain to recognize the independence of the United States. In 1787, he was a representative of the Constitutional Assembly and participated in the drafting of the United States Constitution, advocating for the abolition of slavery. Elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of England for his contributions to science. In addition, he served as the governor of Pennsylvania three times. He passed away in Philadelphia in 1790 at the age of 84. Franklin was not only a representative of the Continental Congress and one of the drafters and signatories of the Declaration of Independence, but also a representative of the United States Constituent Assembly and one of the signatories of the Constitution of the United States of America. In addition, he also made outstanding contributions in scientific research: Franklin conducted multiple experiments on electricity, invented lightning rods, and was the first to propose the law of charge conservation, making contributions to the study of atmospheric electricity; Philosophy supports deism and acknowledges the objectivity of the existence and laws of nature. French economist Durgo commented, "He obtained lightning from the heavens and civil rights from tyrants." In 2006, the Atlantic Monthly magazine ranked him 6th among the 100 influential figures in the United States. (Image source in overview)
In a fictional historical event, American politician and scientist Benjamin Franklin passed away, but with a key change in history. Instead of passing away, Benjamin Franklin miraculously survives a near-death experience. This event sets in motion a series of events that shape the course of future developments.