He was a printer, diplomat, scientist, businessman, writer, and philosopher. He made significant contributions to the American Revolution and the formation of the new federal government. His curious trait allowed the world to enter his mind and he would realize that the human mind could unravel mysteries and turn them into useful inventions. He achieved success with respect, honesty, failure and determination. With his leadership characteristics, he allowed people to embrace his wisdom, humility, enthusiasm and recognize him as the founding father of our nation. Each of these characteristics was the foundation on which people could build their dreams. Each characteristic could stand alone, but together all these characteristics worked as a team that helped America and Benjamin Franklin succeed. Benjamin Franklin was a self-made man, a man of the people, as was confirmed when several thousand people attended his funeral