John Penn signed the Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation on behalf of North Carolina.
All in Stories
The Inauguration of George Washington
A review of the ceremonies from the day Washington was inaugurated.
Finishing the Ride - Samuel Prescott Warns Concord
Samuel Prescott was a Physician who finished Paul Revere’s midnight ride.
Twice Removed From The Continental Army - Penuel Cheney's Malpractices
Penuel Cheney was a Surgeon in the early days of the Continental Army who demonstrated some administrative flaws under General Washington’s command.
Washington's Secretary - Tobias Lear Records the President's Last Words
Tobias Lear was George Washington’s personal secretary and was present when the former President passed away.
Thomas Jefferson's Secretary of the Navy - The Hunt for Robert Smith
Thomas Jefferson approached several people for the position of Secretary of the Navy before finally finding Robert Smith.
Benjamin Stoddert's Quasi-Navy
Benjamin Stoddert was the first United States Secretary of the Navy.
Samuel Wharton and the Suffering Traders
Samuel Wharton spent the Revolutionary War trying to get permission to settle land with his ‘suffering traders.’
Charles D. Cooper's Letter Starts a Duel
Charles D. Cooper had a letter intercepted which led to America’s most famous duel.
Sudden Command - Donald Campbell Leaves Quebec
During the Battle of Quebec, Donald Campbell was suddenly in charge of leading the entire Northern Department.
Haym Salomon - The Jew Who Saved The American Revolution
Haym Salomon was a Jewish American Revolutionary who played a central role in financing the American Revolution.
Funding the War of 1812 - Stephen Girard and His Bank
Between the Thomas Jefferson Presidency and the Andrew Jackson Administration, Stephen Girard was the wealthiest man in the United States.
Paying Debts to Britain - The Case of Ware v. Hylton
From the lack of a Chief Justice to the two important Founders who spoke in front of the Supreme Court for the only time in their lives, the case of Ware v. Hylton was unique in American history.
That Their Sentiments Might Be Known - A Loyalist Meeting at Abraham Hatfield's
A Loyalist gathering at Abraham Hatfield’s house corresponded directly with a meeting of rebels, both of which were concerned with choosing representatives to the Second Continental Congress.
Choosing a Comptroller - The Death of Nicholas Eveleigh
The death of Nicholas Eveleigh left the Office of the Comptroller available…and caused a bit of infighting during the Washington Administration.
Anthony Wayne Trains The Legion of the United States
Anthony Wayne was the first and only Commander of the Legion of the United States, the precursor to the US Army.
Arthur St. Clair's Defeat - Governing the Northwest Indian War
Arthur St. Clair was a President of the Continental Congress, Governor of the Northwest Territory, and Major General in charge of the worst United States loss to Native American soldiers in history.
Bayonets at Night - Anthony Wayne Gets Mad
Anthony Wayne was a Brigadier General in the Continental Army who made a name for himself due to his ferocious demeanor in battle.
Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death - Patrick Henry Quiets the Room
What were the circumstances surrounding Patrick Henry’s famous speech?
William Parker Just Kind of Finds Four Hundred Thousand Dollars
William Parker was Treasurer of South Carolina during the American Revolution.