Founding Father Franklin is a reference to BENJAMIN Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He was a polymath who made significant contributions in many fields, including politics, science, writing, and diplomacy. His most famous works include the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, and Poor Richard's Almanac. The crossword solutions for Founding Father Franklin are BEN and BENJAMIN, both of which are references to his given name.