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Franklin was appointed as the United States' first diplomat to France in 1776, tasked with securing French support for the American cause. His charm, wit, and intellect endeared him to the French court, and he played a crucial role in securing military and financial assistance from France, which proved vital to the American victory over the British. Franklin's diplomacy helped to forge a lasting alliance between France and the United States, significantly impacting the outcome of the Revolutionary War and shaping international relations in the years to come.