When tension or disputes were at a high, which famous American politician and inventor was known to crack jokes or negotiate compromise

Benjamin Franklin

Explanation:

Benjamin Franklin was an American scientist, author, diplomat, writer, statesman, political philosopher, printer and publisher. He was born on the 17th of January, 1706 in Milk Street, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America and died on the 17th of April, 1790 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

In the United States of America, when tension or disputes were at a high, Benjamin Franklin was the famous American politician and inventor who was known to crack jokes or negotiate compromise.

Additionally, Benjamin Franklin in 1775 founded and opened the first ever post office in the United States of America, it was known as United States Postal Service. Also, Benjamin founded the Library Company of Philadelphia by conceiving the great idea of a subscription-based library in America.