The phrase “true American” does not have a definition, although the word “American” does. The definition of American is “belonging to or characteristic of America.” It is hard to relate Benjamin Franklin to this definition of an American, but it does apply to many of his characteristics. Franklin’s loyalty to America shows greatly throughout his life in his writings and jobs. Franklin’s many jobs included being an inventor, politician, author, statesman, philosopher, soldier, …showed first 75 words of 437 total…

…showed last 75 words of 437 total…s inventions contributed greatly to both the world then, and the modern world. Franklin invented bifocals, the dumb waiter, the Franklin stove, and completed many experiments on electricity. Another of Franklin’s great contributions to America was establishing the first lending library, hospital, and fire station. Franklin worked on ideas such as better-paved and lighted streets. Benjamin Franklin was a “true American” because of his dedication to starting, sustaining, and stabilizing America as a country.