Why is Benjamin Franklin on the $100 bill?

[ErlindaDea]

Hi everyone,
I was wondering why Benjamin Franklin was chosen to be on the $100 bill. He wasn't a president, so what's the reason behind it? Thanks!

 

[rathore]

Benjamin Franklin appears on the $100 bill, because he was a Founding Father, inventor, and statesman who gave himself to America causing her independence and growth. In the fields of Politics Science and Diplomacy, he has become a symbol of wisdom and progress to the nation.

 

[Lucas]

Benjamin Franklin is on the $100 bill because he was a Founding Father, inventor, diplomat, and key figure in shaping America’s independence and identity.

 

[Mayank singh]

Benjamin Franklin is on the $100 bill because he was a Founding Father, inventor, diplomat, and influential thinker whose contributions to American independence, science, and civic life symbolize wisdom, innovation, and leadership, making him a fitting figure for the currency.

 

[Lucky]

Benjamin Franklin appears on the $100 bill because he was a Founding Father, statesman, inventor, diplomat, and key figure in shaping early American government. His contributions to independence, science, education, and civic development made him one of the most influential Americans. The U.S. Treasury honors him on high-denomination currency for his national significance.

 

[ShawneeBav]

Despite not being president, he is respected for his significant contributions as a statesman, diplomat, and Founding Father. He is a representation of American ingenuity, industry, and thrift and was instrumental in gaining French support during the Revolution.

 

[albus]

The $100 bill bears the portrait of Benjamin Franklin as he was a Founding Father, inventor, diplomat, and pivotal character in the formation of America’s independence and identity.

 

[royjasika]

Benjamin Franklin appears on the $100 bill because he was a key Founding Father, influential diplomat, inventor, writer, and a major architect of early American governance. Though not a president, his contributions to the Constitution, diplomacy in France, and scientific achievements made him a symbol of American ingenuity and independence.

 

[jarwish]

Benjamin Franklin is on the $100 bill because he was a Founding Father, inventor, diplomat, and influential statesman. His contributions to American independence, science, and civic life symbolize wisdom, innovation, and public service, making him a fitting figure to represent the highest-denomination U.S. currency in general circulation.

 

[simran]

Benjamin Franklin is on the $100 bill because he was a key Founding Father who helped shape the U.S., contributed to science and diplomacy, and symbolizes wisdom and innovation.

 

[Luca]

Benjamin Franklin fronts the $100 bill in honor of his contributions as a Founding Father, diplomat, inventor, and statesman, even though he was not U.S. president!

 

[MatthewRup]

Franklin would be on the bill thanks to his significant work as a Founding Father, inventor, diplomat, and a writer, even though he was never a president of the U.S.