Events with tag - Benjamin Franklin

December 19, 1732

Poor Richard's Almanack First Publication

Benjamin Franklin launches Poor Richard's Almanack under the pseudonym Richard Saunders, marking the beginning of one of colonial America's most influential publications that combined practical wisdom with entertainment.

June 19, 1754

Albany Congress

The Albany Congress was a pivotal colonial gathering held from June 19 to July 11, 1754, bringing together representatives from seven British colonies. Led by Benjamin Franklin, the congress aimed to address colonial defense and Native American relations while proposing the first framework for unified colonial government.

May 10, 1775

Second Continental Congress First Meeting

The Second Continental Congress convened on May 10, 1775, at Philadelphia's Independence Hall, marking a crucial turning point in American history. This assembly brought together 56 delegates from 12 colonies and established the foundation for American independence.

August 2, 1776

Declaration of Independence Signing

On August 2, 1776, the majority of 56 delegates signed the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia's Independence Hall, though the document was officially adopted on July 4th. The signing process continued through January 1777, with some delegates adding their signatures months after the initial ceremony.

September 3, 1783

Treaty of Paris (1783)

The Treaty of Paris was a landmark peace agreement that ended the American Revolutionary War, formally recognizing American independence and establishing new territorial boundaries in North America. Signed on September 3, 1783, it represented a crucial moment in world history that reshaped international relations.

May 25, 1787

Constitutional Convention of 1787

The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was a pivotal gathering in Philadelphia where 55 delegates from 12 states met to draft the United States Constitution, establishing a new system of federal government to replace the Articles of Confederation.

September 17, 1787

Signing of the U.S. Constitution

The Constitutional Convention concluded on September 17, 1787, when 39 delegates signed the United States Constitution at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, establishing a new framework for American governance after four months of intense deliberation.