As Americans approach the era of a new millennium, they must realize the ever-changing progress of technology in our world. Developments come as fast as time passes, and with each new one, the old one becomes obsolete. Scientists and engineers have made a worldwide impact on how civilization lives, works and plays, and the technology continues to grow through continual research and experimentation. This trend is destined to continue...as time has yet to stop. “…showed first 75 words of 2630 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2630 total…to sign a petition to Congress asking them for the speedy abolition of slavery (Benjamin Franklin, James A. Hutson, World Book Encyclopedia). At the ripe age of 84, Franklin died in April, 1790. He was honored at his funeral by over 20,000 people. No matter how you view it, Benjamin Franklin’s name should always be on any list of America’s greatest men. His gentle character and terrific wisdom make him America’s man of infinite vision.