Samuel Huntington was a Signer of the Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation. He also served as President of the Continental Congress and Governor of Connecticut.
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John Henry Stalls the Articles of Confederation
John Henry was a Continental Congressman, Governor of Maryland and original United States Senator.
William Duer Almost Bankrupts America
William Duer’s desire to make money sank two businesses, cause the Panic of 1792 and almost destroyed the American economy in its infancy.
Joseph Hewes Builds America's First Navy
Joseph Hewes was Chairman of the Continental Congress’ Marine Committee created the Continental Navy.
Philip Pell and the End of the Articles of Confederation
Philip Pell was the only Continental Congressman to attend the last meeting before the Constitution went into effect.
John Mathews Governs South Carolina's Post-War Transition
John Mathews was a signer of the Articles of Confederation and Governor of South Carolina.
Edward Telfair Resolves Foreign Fees
Edward Telfair was a signer of the Articles of Confederation who went on to serve as Governor of Georgia.
Titus Hosmer and the Court of Appeals in Cases of Capture
Titus Hosmer was a signer of the Articles of Confederation and an original justice on the first Federal Court.
Josiah Bartlett Does Everything For Revolutionary New Hampshire
Josiah Bartlett was a signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire.
Article Signer Richard Huston Gets Captured With the Army
Richard Huston was a signer of the Articles of Confederation who spent time in a British prison.
Too Polite To Duel - John Penn's Courteous Rebellion
John Penn signed the Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation on behalf of North Carolina.
Resolving Foreign Fees - Edward Telfair Refunds The Ambassadors
Edward Telfair was a signer of the Articles of Confederation.
The Amputation of Gouverneur Morris - Finding Truth in a Legend
The amputation of Gouverneur Morris’ left leg has led to some outrages stories…though many are simply not true.
From Prison to Congress - The Patriotism of James Lovell
James Lovell was taken prisoner in the aftermath of the Battle of Bunker Hill. A year and a half later he was finally release and was immediately chosen to attend the Continental Congress.
The Declaration's Last Signer - Thomas McKean
Thomas McKean signed several of the major documents of the American Revolution as well as serving as Chief Justice and Governor of Pennsylvania.
Hamilton Sums Up His Complaints - Federalist #22 - Federalist Fridays
In Federalist #22 Alexander Hamilton sums up the problems with the Articles of Confederation as outlined in several previous Papers.
Hamilton's Three Complaints - Federalist #21 - Alexander Hamilton
In Federalist #21 Alexander Hamilton specifically outlines his three main grievances with the Articles of Confederation.
John Witherspoon Improves Princeton
John Witherspoon was a Pastor, President of Princeton and signer of the Declaration of Independence.
The Chevalier de la Luzerne Unites The States
Chevalier de la Luzerne was the French Ambassador to the United States during the American Revolutionary War.
An Incredibly Brief Overview Of The Ratification Of The Constitution
The Ratification of the Conventions of nine States, shall be sufficient for the Establishment of this Constitution between the States so ratifying the Same.