Which Founding Fathers Freed Their Slaves?

Benjamin Franklin in Pennsylvania, as well as John Jay and Alexander Hamilton in New York, served as officers in their respective state antislavery societies. The prestige they lent to these organizations ultimately contributed to the gradual abolition of slavery in each of the Northern states. Did Jefferson free his slaves? […]

Did Ben Franklin Actually Invent Anything?

He invented: Franklin/Pennsylvania stove (1741) Lightning rod (1750) Flexible catheter (1752) 24-hour, three-wheel clock that was much simpler than other designs of the day (1757) What are 3 thing Ben Franklin invented? He developed the Franklin stove, which provided more heat while using less fuel than other stoves, and bifocal […]

Is Sdsu A Hispanic Serving Institution?

Becoming a Hispanic-Serving Institution: San Diego State University qualified for the designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the Department of Education as of Spring 2012. Is San Diego State a minority serving institution? The national designation by the U.S. Department of Education provides access to new grants and funding […]