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Why is benjamin franklin on the one hundred dollar bill

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Abe Lincoln appeared on the 100 dollar bill from 1869 until 1880. He was replaced by Benjamin Franklin from 1928-present.

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Source: Presidential Money. | library.thinkquest.org

Description: Abraham Lincoln appeared on the 100 dollar bill from 1869 until 1880. He was replaced by President James Monroe in 1891 and then Benjamin Franklin from 1928 until the present.

Nov 10, 03:13pm

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They wanted to honor him as he was a U.S. statesman, inventor, and diplomat. Have more questions? text ChaCha!

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Benjamin Franklin is on the 100 dollar bill because he invented bifocals, a stove, was the first postmaster general. Thanks!

May 05 2009, 12:40am | Source: Quick Biography of Benjamin Franklin | www.ushistory.org
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