Astronomer

Astronomer

Benjamin Banneker was a self-taught astronomer. As Benjamin grew older, he began to take interest in the stars. He read books on astronomy and used math to calculate the movement of the stars. He even accurately predicted an eclipse of the sun.

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Thomas Jefferson & Slavery

Thomas Jefferson & Slavery

Benjamin hoped to see an end to slavery. He sent letters to Thomas Jefferson asking him to consider that all men were created equal, regardless of race.

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