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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is a memoir written by Franklin himself from 1771 to 1790, with different parts reflecting the time period in which they were written. Part One, written for his son, covers his childhood, apprenticeship to his brother's printing business, and the conflicts that led him to leave and head to Philadelphia. Part Two discusses his plan for public libraries and his "bold and arduous Project of arriving at moral Perfection", highlighting his attempts to improve himself through listing thirteen virtues. Part Three covers his rise to success, including the creation of his successful newspaper and his successful proposal for a hospital. Part Four mentions his attempts to negotiate with English representatives and the proprietaries about the colonies. The book remains influential as a classic example of an autobiography. Benjamin Franklin is one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, holding a variety of positions including statesman, diplomat, scient