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What did Benjamin Banneker built out of wood?
the first wooden clock
Who was Benjamin Frankin?
Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706 - April 17, 1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America. He was also a leading author and printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, inventor, satirist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. Benjamin Franklin was a noble man. He invented a lot of things and he was very smart. Benjamin Franklin also signed the declaration of independence. He was one of the founding fathers of america. Benjamin Franklin was a founding father. He was a writter, inventor, and political activist. He was also the only man to have his face on U.S. currency that was not a president.
Did Benjamin Banneker built a clock made entirely of wood?
Probably yes
Where was the first public clock built?
Benjamin Banneker was an African American scientist born on November 9,1731. At age 22, Benjamin completed a wooden clock, that struck at each hour.
Who was the first president to build a clock?
The first truly U.S. built clock is attributed to Benjamin Banneker. An early black Mathematician around the year 1753. It had wooden gears and survived for twenty years until destroyed by a fire. until this time, clocks were either made in Europe or the European parts of clocks were finished and assembled in what is now the U.S. What is amazing is that Banneker had only seen 2 other clocks prior to making his own. a good link to Benjamin Banneker is: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part2/2p84.html
