FRANKLIN, Benjamin: Statue at the Old Post Office in Washington, D.C. by Jacques Jouvenal
Benjamin Franklin (January 1706 – April 17, 1790) was one of the most important Founding Fathers of the United States. He was a leading author, political theorist, politician, printer, scientist, inventor, civic activist, and diplomat. As a scientist he was a major figure in the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. As a political writer and activist he, more than anyone, invented the idea of an American nation, and as a diplomat during the American Revolution, he secured the French alliance that helped to make independence possible. Source: Wikipedia
Erected January 17th 1889 Ernst Plassman, Designer Jacques Jouvenal, Sculptor J.F. Manning, Designer of Pedestal Commissioners of district of Columbnia W.B. Webb, S.B. Wheatley, C.W. Raymond