God Helps Those Who Help Themselves T-Shirt — Ben Franklin Patriotic Tee

“God helps those who help themselves.” Ben Franklin printed it in Poor Richard's Almanack in 1736, then went out and helped himself to a printing press, a fire department, a public library, bifocals, the lightning rod, and a country.

The back is a vintage engraving-style portrait of Franklin, round spectacles and all, in front of a waving 13-star Betsy Ross flag. The quote is set in bold old-press lettering above a red ribbon with his name, framed by colonial scrollwork, crossed quill pens, and an inkwell. The front keeps it simple: a small stars-and-stripes shield with a white cross over the heart.

Made for history buffs, Founding Fathers fans, small business owners, homeschool families, and anyone who prays like it depends on God and works like it depends on them. Great for the Fourth of July, Veterans Day, Presidents' Day, or a Saturday spent fixing something yourself.

• Back: Benjamin Franklin portrait with the Betsy Ross flag and “God Helps Those Who Help Themselves”
• Front: small patriotic shield and cross emblem on the left chest

A little history: the line is not in the Bible, and Franklin didn't invent it. It goes back to ancient Greece and to Algernon Sidney in the 1600s. Franklin is the one who made it famous in America.

Product features
- Classic-fit Gildan 5000, medium-weight cotton for durable, year-round comfort
- Solid colors are 100% cotton; heather colors are cotton-polyester blends
- Seamless tubular body, ribbed crew collar and shoulder tape that hold their shape
- Crisp DTG and DTF printing keeps the fine engraving detail sharp
- Tear-away label for no-itch comfort

Care instructions
- Machine wash cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine bleach as needed
- Tumble dry low
- Do not iron the print; do not dry clean