Lewis Morris put his life, liberty and happiness on the line when he signed the Declaration of Independence.
All in Bios
The Midnight Ride of Caesar Rodney
Caesar Rodney was the most important person to arrive at the Pennsylvania State House to vote for the Declaration of Independence.
The Real Treason of Aaron Burr
Aaron Burr is best known for his duel with Alexander Hamilton, but when this Vice-President was accused of treason it was for something completely different.
...And Richard Beresford Makes Nine
Richard Beresford is a little known Founder who played a small part in two important events.
Charles Lee Disobeys His Orders
Charles Lee was a high ranking American General who did more harm than good.
Elias Boudinot Signs the Preliminary Articles of Peace
While Elias Boudinot did not sign any of America's most famous founding documents, his signature was placed on a paper which led to worldwide recognition of the United States as an independent nation.
George Clinton Governs New York
George Clinton left a lifetime of service in New York to become Vice-President of the United States.
John Ashley Moderates the Sheffield Resolves
The Sheffield Resolves were one of the early sparks which led to a full on revolution in the American Colonies.
Christopher Gadsden Designs The 'Don't Tread On Me' Flag
Christopher Gadsden may not be well known today, but the flag he designed is recognized by Americans across the United States.
Woodbury Langdon Gets Detained in New York City
Often cast in the shadow of his younger brother, John, Woodbury Langdon participated in the early development in the State of New Hampshire.
Benedict Arnold - 8 Reasons For His Treason
Benedict Arnold is perhaps America's most famous traitor. But what would make a man bail on his country right as it was being created? This article aims to answer that question.
Benedict Arnold Was An American Hero?
Benedict Arnold is America’s most famous traitor. This is because when he defected, he was the Continental Army’s most successful General.
Robert Howe Fights With the South About How to Fight in the South
Robert Howe was the only North Carolinian to obtain the rank of Major General in the American Revolutionary War.
James Otis Ignites a Revolution
James Otis was a major reason people at all levels of Boston society joined together in a common cause.
Margaret Cochran Corbin in the Battle of Fort Washington
Margaret Cochran Corbin was the first woman to receive a pension from the United States Government for her military service.
Richard Montgomery and the Invasion of Canada
Richard Montgomery is one of the few people in history who can claim to have led an invasion of Canada
Francis Dana and the League of Armed Neutrality
Francis Dana had many notable roles in the American Revolution. His largest contribution was as a Foreign Ambassador.
John Stevens III – The Thomas Edison of the American Revolution
John Stevens III was a Revolutionary, businessman and inventor in the early Founding Period. He played a role in the political, economic and transportation foundations of the United States.
Ethan Allen and the Truth About the Green Mountain Boys
Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys are looked on as a brigade of Continental Soldiers. Although they would grow into this role, the Boys were created for a much different reason.
William Heath - Guarding the Hudson River
William Heath was a Major General in the Continental Army wholed in the Norther Theater of the Revolutionary War.