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人物传记英语作文范文 Franklins life is full of charming stories which all young men should know -- how he sold books in Boston, and became the guest of kings in Europe; how he was made Major General Franklin, only to quit because, as he said, he was no soldier, and yet helped to organize the army that stood before the trained troops of England and Germany. This poor Boston boy, without a days schooling1, became master of six languages and never stopped studying; this neglected apprentice2 conquered the lightning, made his name famous, received degrees and diplomas from many colleges, and became forever remembered as Doctor Franklin, philosopher, scientist and political leader. Self-made, self-taught, the candle makers son gave light to all the world; the street bookseller set all men singing of liberty; the apprentice became the most sought after man across the world, and brought his native land to praise and honor him. He built America, for what our nation is today is largely due to the management, the forethought, the wisdom, and the ability of Benjamin Franklin. He belongs to the world, but especially he belongs to America. The people around the world honored him while he was living; he is still regarded as the loftiest man by the common people today after his death. And he will live in peoples hearts forever. Washington was the first president of the U.S. He was very clever even when he was still a 12-year-old-boy. Once a thief stole some money from Uncle Post, Washingtons neighbor. The door of the house was not broken, and things in the room were in good order. Washington concluded that the thief must have been committed by one of the villagers. That evening at the villagers meeting the said, We dont know who stole the money but God does. God sends his wasp1 to tell good from evil. Every night the wasp flies among us but few people notice it… Then, all of a sudden Washington waved his hand and cried out, Look! The wasp has landed on the t