Franklin and Jonson are two of the most famous figures in American history. Benjamin Franklin (BENS) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and a renowned polymath. He was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. John Jonson was an English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the 'Bard of Avon'. Together, Franklin and Jonson are remembered for their immense contributions to literature, politics, and science.