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Founder of the Day publishes biographies of the Founding Fathers as well as studies of all things American Revolution.

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John Cadwalader Shoots 'That Damn Rascal' In The Mouth
Sep 8

Sep 8 John Cadwalader Shoots 'That Damn Rascal' In The Mouth

Jason Mandresh
Bios

John Cadwalader was a Brigadier General in the Continental Army who defended General Washington’s honor in a duel.

Thomas Burke Escapes A British Prison Camp
Sep 7

Sep 7 Thomas Burke Escapes A British Prison Camp

Jason Mandresh
Bios

Thomas Burke spent time as a Continental Congressman, saw military action, and was voted into office as the Third Governor of North Carolina.

Bernardo de Gálvez And The American Revolution In Louisiana
Sep 6

Sep 6 Bernardo de Gálvez And The American Revolution In Louisiana

Jason Mandresh
Bios, Studies

Bernardo de Galvez was the Governor of Spanish Louisiana during the American Revolution.

John Laurens Joins Washington's Family
Sep 5

Sep 5 John Laurens Joins Washington's Family

Jason Mandresh
Bios

John Laurens was one of George Washington's aides-de-camp during the American Revolutionary War.

The Midnight Ride of William Dawes
Sep 4

Sep 4 The Midnight Ride of William Dawes

Jason Mandresh
Bios

William Dawes played an equal (if not greater) role in the famous Midnight Ride to Lexington as Paul Revere.

Ira Allen Champions The 14th State
Sep 3

Sep 3 Ira Allen Champions The 14th State

Jason Mandresh
Bios

Ira Allen is one of the most important Founding Fathers from Vermont.

William Cushing Keeps His Wig On
Sep 2

Sep 2 William Cushing Keeps His Wig On

Jason Mandresh
Bios

William Cushing was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Unites States of America.

A Founder Lost - The Treason Of Dr. Benjamin Church
Sep 1

Sep 1 A Founder Lost - The Treason Of Dr. Benjamin Church

Jason Mandresh
Bios

Dr. Benjamin Church was in charge of both the Medical and Hospital Departments of the Continental Army.

William Smallwood Files A Complaint
Aug 31

Aug 31 William Smallwood Files A Complaint

Jason Mandresh
Bios

William Smallwood was a Major General in the Continental Army.

Uriah Forrest Sells Washington To Washington
Aug 29

Aug 29 Uriah Forrest Sells Washington To Washington

Jason Mandresh
Bios

Uriah Forrest's biggest role in the American Revolution was purchasing the land we now know as Washington D.C. and selling it to the Federal Government for a profit.

Joseph Wood Nudges Georgia Toward Revolution
Aug 28

Aug 28 Joseph Wood Nudges Georgia Toward Revolution

Jason Mandresh
Bios

Joseph Wood was a leader in Georgia's push to independence.  

Use Your Words - Noah Webster's Dictionary
Aug 27

Aug 27 Use Your Words - Noah Webster's Dictionary

Jason Mandresh
Bios

Noah Webster wrote the first (and most famous) American Dictionary.

Francis Kinloch's Unheeded Advice
Aug 26

Aug 26 Francis Kinloch's Unheeded Advice

Jason Mandresh
Bios

Francis Kinloch was a Continental Congressman and soldier in the Continental Army.

Thomas Johnson Has A Cup Of Coffee On The Supreme Court
Aug 25

Aug 25 Thomas Johnson Has A Cup Of Coffee On The Supreme Court

Jason Mandresh
Bios

Thomas Johnson has the peculiar honor of being the person who spent the shortest amount of time on the Supreme Court.

Congress Impeaches Samuel Chase
Aug 24

Aug 24 Congress Impeaches Samuel Chase

Jason Mandresh
Bios, Studies

Samuel Chase was a signer of the Declaration of Independence who later became a Supreme Court Justice.

Founding Fathers Fantasy Draft Rankings
Aug 23

Aug 23 Founding Fathers Fantasy Draft Rankings

Jason Mandresh
Studies

If you ever wanted to draft a team of American Revolutionaries, this is the rankings list for you.

James Armistead Is Not Another Face In The Crowd
Aug 22

Aug 22 James Armistead Is Not Another Face In The Crowd

Jason Mandresh
Bios

James Armistead, a slave in Virginia, was inspired by the words of liberty he heard.  

Mercy Otis Warren Scribbles Her Way Into History
Aug 20

Aug 20 Mercy Otis Warren Scribbles Her Way Into History

Jason Mandresh
Bios

Mercy Otis Warren was one of the most prolific public writers during the American Revolution.

William Campbell Musters Troops At Kings Mountain
Aug 19

Aug 19 William Campbell Musters Troops At Kings Mountain

Jason Mandresh
Bios

William Campbell was an important leader of the Revolution on Virginia's frontier.

There's A Surgeon In The Cabinet - A James McHenry Story
Aug 16

Aug 16 There's A Surgeon In The Cabinet - A James McHenry Story

Jason Mandresh
Bios

James McHenry was a signer of the United States Constitution and a Secretary of War during the Washington and Adams Presidencies.

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