Benjamin Franklin was an extremely unique individual.
Thomas Mifflin Accepts The Resignation of General Washington
Thomas Mifflin was a Major General for the Continental Army, a member of the Constitutional Convention, and the first Governor of Pennsylvania.
Thomas Stone Convinces Maryland to Ratify The Articles of Confederation
Thomas Stone is one of the chosen few who signed the Declaration of Independence.
Paul Revere - More Than A Midnight Rider
Although Revere was an important instigator in the early days of the American Revolution, his real contribution to the Founding of the United States was due to an involvement in the onset of the Industrial Revolution.
Leonard Gansevoort Skips The Annapolis Convention
Leonard Gansevoort was the stereotypical member of the Albany elite.
Harrison Gray Otis Organizes The Hartford Convention
Harrison Gray Otis was an important lawmaker from Massachusetts during the early days of the American Republic.
Mary Katherine Goddard Reveals The Signers Of The Declaration
Mary Katherine Goddard’s most important contribution to this country was the publication of the 'Goddard Broadsides,' one of the earliest public printings of the Declaration of Independence.
Bushrod Washington Interprets Privileges and Immunities
As an early and longtime Justice sitting on the Supreme Court bench, Bushrod Washington teamed up with John Marshall to give the Judicial Branch of the United States the prestige it currently holds today.
Francis Lightfoot Lee Resigns In Protest
Francis was your stereotypical wealthy Virginian of the 18th century.
Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer - Elder Statesmen of the American Creation
Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer was one of the men in the Philadelphia State House when the United States Constitution was written.
Alexander Henderson Attends The Mount Vernon Conference
Alexander Henderson much esteemed by his colleges and was present for a major turning point in the creation of the US Constitution: the Mount Vernon Conference.
The Unsung Legal Mind of Revolutionary James Wilson
James Wilson is one of those Founders who was there for almost every important moment during the American Revolution.
Lewis Morris Risks His Comfort For His Country
Lewis Morris put his life, liberty and happiness on the line when he signed the Declaration of Independence.
The Declaration of Independence - A Founder of the Day Interpretation
Today's article is my interpretation of the Declaration of Independence. It is recounted in simple, modern English to make things easy to understand.
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.