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Benjamin Franklin made many contributions to the American Revolution and the newly formed federal government that followed the war. In addition to being an author, diplomat, and philosopher, Franklin was a scientist who created practical inventions like the bifocal lense, the stove, the chimney, the lightning rod, and the use of electricity as a power source. (Encarta) Franklin thrived in an era known as the Age of Enlightenment where knowledge was based more upon science …

…President Clinton was accused of committing adultery from within the Whitehouse with an intern named Monica Lewinsky. While being questioned, President Clinton stated that he had no sexual relations with Ms. Lewinksy. President Clinton lied to the nation. After the disclosure of important evidence, President Clinton was discovered to have committed perjury in the court system. Despite Bill Clinton and Ben Franklin’s moral imperfections, they are some of the greatest statesmen to serve America.