Éleuthère Irénée du Pont was a wealthy Frenchman who came to the United States to escape the Reign of Terror.
Federalist #14 - James Madison - Federalist Fridays
In Federalist #14 James Madison discusses the common Anti-Federalist argument that the nation is too large for a Republican Government.
Jacob Broom Doesn't Realize His Property's Potential
Jacob Broom was a signer of the United States Constitution.
Francis Otway Byrd Sacrifices Comfort For Country
Francis Otway Byrd gave up a comfortable life to serve as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Continental Army.
Abraham Baldwin Has Sixteen Years of Distractions
Abraham Baldwin was a signer of the United States Constitution.
Federalist #13 - Alexander Hamilton - Federalist Fridays
In Federalist #13, Alexander Hamilton discusses the economy of separate governments for the 13 States as opposed to one National Government.
John Morgan's Side of the Continental Hospital Rivalry
John Morgan was the first Director of Hospitals for the Continental Army.
William Shippen Jr's Direction of Hospitals is Questioned
William Shippen Jr held the post of Director of Hospitals for the Continental Army.
Joel Barlow Signs The Treaty of Tripoli
Joel Barlow was a poet who held several international positions during America’s early years.
Nathaniel Folsom Does Not Dazzle By Brilliancy
Nathaniel Folsom was a signer of the Continental Association.
George Walton's Signature Doesn't Get Him Hung
George Walton was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Federalist #12 - Alexander Hamilton - Federalist Fridays
In Federalist #12 Alexander Hamilton discusses the best means for a government to raise revenue.
Peleg Arnold - The Rare Rhode Island Federalist
Peleg Arnold was a leader of Rhode Island during the American Revolution.
Thomas Young Distracts The Crowd...So His Friends Can Tea Party
Thomas Young was an important player in the Boston Tea Party.
Phillis Wheatley - From Slave Girl To Master Poet
Phillis Wheatley was a slave who became a noted poet during the Founding Period.
Daniel Brodhead and the Coshocton Expedition
Daniel Brodhead was a Brigadier General in the Revolutionary War.
Alfred Moore Fills A Vacancy
Alfred Moore was an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
David Ramsay - American History's First American Historian
David Ramsay was the first American Revolutionary to write history book about the American Revolution.
Federalist #11 - Alexander Hamilton - Federalist Fridays
In Federalist #11 Alexander Hamilton discusses how the Constitution could provide the United States with better international trade option.
Thomas Jefferson Makes a Name For Himself
Thomas Jefferson first made a name for himself with the publication of A Summary View of the Rights of British America.