I get it....Ben was a very popular guy. His name is definitely more recognizable than some of our actual presidents (Polk, Filmore, Harding??). But, alas, he never took office. Sure, he did some super cool things. He was an inventor, a scientist, a postmaster, and a satirist among many other things. He was present at the signing of the Declaration of Independence and I find that because of this many people associate him with the presidency. (Same seems to go for John Hancock, also NOT a president!)
Ben did, however earn the title of President of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania. The office of President of Pennsylvania was analogous to the modern position of Governor. Franklin held that office for slightly over three years, longer than any other, and served the Constitutional limit of three full terms.
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