Two Great Men: Franklin and Jefferson Two men who will live on forever in our history books are Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson. These two men have contributed many positive and sound ideas to our American culture. Their participation in so many different fields changed the world immensely. In their later years, they were noted politicians as well as respected scholars. Both were determined men who wanted to make the world a better place to live. Many contributions made by Franklin and Jefferson still shape American society today. Benjamin Franklin, a practical man, was one of fifteen children in his family. At a young