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Returning from England in 1775, Franklin surprised by coming out in favor of independence. For Franklin, this stance carried a personal price.  His son William, the Royal Governor of New Jersey, remained loyal to the Crown, and father and son never reconciled.  

Returning from England in 1775, Franklin surprised by coming out in favor of independence. For Franklin, this stance carried a personal price.  His son William, the Royal Governor of New Jersey, remained loyal to the Crown, and father and son never reconciled.  

 

 

Until the end of the American Revolution, he was easily the most famous American in the world. He was one of the most prominent of the [[Founding Fathers of the United States|Founders]], early political figures and statesmen of the [[United States]].

Until the end of the American Revolution, he was easily the most famous American in the world. He was one of the most prominent of the [[Founding Fathers]], early political figures and statesmen of the [[United States]].

He served as the Continental Congress [[ambassador]] to [[France]], where where he was instrumental in obtaining military and economic support for the struggle against England. Franklin is one of the few non-presidents whose likeness appears on U.S. currency. Franklin graces the $100 bill while Alexander Hamilton appears on the $10 bill.

He served as the Continental Congress [[ambassador]] to [[France]], where where he was instrumental in obtaining military and economic support for the struggle against England. Franklin is one of the few non-presidents whose likeness appears on U.S. currency. Franklin graces the $100 bill while Alexander Hamilton appears on the $10 bill.