Founding Fathers

Table of Contents I. Early Life and Education II. Political Career Before Presidency III. Presidency (1801-1809) IV. Retirement and Death V. Legacy I. Early Life and Education Born in Virginia in 1743, stepping into a time of great change Had a rigorous education, studying Latin, Greek, philosophy, mathematics, and science Received his formal degree from … Read more

Table of Contents I. Early Life and Education II. Pre-Revolutionary Political Career III. Constitutional Convention and Ratification IV. Political Conflict with Federalists V. Secretary of State  VI. Presidency VII. Retirement and Death I. Early Life and Education Born into an influential family in 1751 in Virginia Pursued his academic interests at Princeton, completing his studies … Read more

Table of Contents I. Early Life and Family Background II. French & Indian War Military Career III. Marriage and Plantation Life IV. Pre-Revolutionary Politics V. Revolutionary War Leadership VI. Post-Revolutionary Politics VII. Retirement and Death

Table of Contents I. Samuel Chase’s Background and Early Career II. Chase’s Tenure on the Supreme Court III. Samuel Chase Impeachment Trial IV. Final Years and Legacy I. Samuel Chase’s Background and Early Career Born in Maryland in 1741, Chase carved out a significant career as a lawyer and eventually as an influential Maryland politician. … Read more

Table of Contents Early Life and Family Career Philosopher and Author Scientific Discoveries Legacy Later Life Early Life and Family Born on January 17, 1706, in Boston, Massachusetts 15th of 17 children of Josiah Franklin and Abiah Folger Worked with his half-brother James Franklin on the New England Courant newspaper Married Deborah Read in 1730; … Read more

Table of Contents I. Early Life and Colonial Career II. Continental Congress Delegate III. Constitutional Convention of 1787 IV. Later Government Service V. Legacy I. Early Life and Colonial Career Roger Sherman, born in 1721 in Massachusetts, showcased a diverse skill set, working initially as a cobbler and surveyor before venturing into the realm of … Read more

Table of Contents Early Life and Education in Scotland University of Edinburgh Early Career in Scotland Controversies and Debates in Scotland Move to America Presidency at College of New Jersey Involvement in American Revolution Role in Continental Congress Writings Later Life and Legacy I. Early Life and Education in Scotland Born on February 5, 1723, … Read more

Table of Contents Early Life and Education Career Cultural Contributions Death and Legacy Trivia and Lesser Known Facts Early Life and Education Born in Philadelphia on September 21, 1737, to a family with a strong tradition of public service Studied at the College of Philadelphia, which would later become the University of Pennsylvania, earning multiple … Read more

Table of Contents Early Life and Education American Revolution Political Career Later Life and Death Legacy Personal Attributes and Relations Early Life and Education Born on November 23, 1749, in Charleston, South Carolina, into a prosperous family Raised in a well-to-do environment, the youngest of Dr. John Rutledge’s seven children Embarked on a legal career, … Read more

Table of Contents I. Early Life and Education II. Pre-Revolutionary Political Career III. Revolutionary Leader IV. Later Political Career V. Death and Legacy I. Early Life and Education William Hooper was born into a clergyman’s family in Boston in 1742. This background might have imbued him with a sense of civic duty and responsibility from … Read more