These are a series of letters that talk about Benjamin Banneker, nicknamed the Black Man of Science. Benjamin Banneker is and was one of the most famous of the African American scientists. On February 15, 1980, a stamp was issued in his honor. He is famous because helped the surveying of the Federal Territory, and because he built the first clock in America. He was born on November 9, 1731, outside of Baltimore. Benjamin Banneker died on Sunday, October 9, 1806 at the age of 74.

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How to be Benjamin Banneker

Become self educated in astronomy.

Go to every school that comes by.

Build the first clock in America.

Help in the surveying of the Federal Territory.

Write a letter to Thomas Jefferson defending the rights of African Americans.

Publish an almanac.

                                                                              Written by Blake

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