John Walker was an important member of Virginia’s House of Burgesses during the Revolutionary War.
The Netherlands vs The Articles of Confederation - James Madison - Federalist Fridays
In Federalist #20, James Madison compares the United States under the Articles of Confederation to the Netherlands (aka the Dutch Confederacy).
James Callender Reveals All The Founders' Secrets
James Callender was an American Founder who’s pen started several early scandals.
Which Founder Brewed the Best Beer?
What better way to celebrate an anniversary than to cheers with a drink. Huzzah!
Most Notable Founders of the Day
Here is a fun list of the Best/Worst/Most Googled/Personal Favorite articles from the first year of Founder of the Day.
Celebrating One Year of Founders - A 1st Anniversary Letter From Founder of the Day
A letter to readers of Founder of the Day in celebration of one year of Revolution.
William Grayson - The First Senator to Die in Office
William Grayson holds the unfortunate distinction of being the first Senator to die in office.
John Vining - Delaware's Lonely Representative
John Vining was an American Founder who was Delaware’s inaugural member of the United States House of Representatives.
Germany vs The Articles of Confederation - Federalist # 19 - James Madison
In Federalist 19 James Madison compares the German Empire to the Articles of Confederation.
Jonathan Grout Builds America's First Telegraph
Jonathan Grout was an American Founder who constructed the first Telegraph System in the United States.
Robert Wharton - The Fun-Loving Mayor of Revolutionary Philadelphia
Robert Wharton was the fun-loving, reluctantly longest-serving Mayor of Philadelphia.
Thomas Wharton Evacuates Pennsylvania's Government
Thomas Wharton was the first President of Pennsylvania and led his Government out of town the the British Occupation of Philadelphia began.
John Baptista Ashe Oversees Ratification in North Carolina
John Baptista Ashe was one of the original North Carolinians to be a member of the United States House of Representatives.
Samuel Ashe Receives a Letter From the President
Samuel Ashe was an American Revolutionary and three term Governor of North Carolina.
John Ashe and the Battle of Brier Creek
John Ashe was a Brigadier General in the North Carolina Militia during the Revolutionary War.
Federalist #18 - James Madison - Federalist Fridays
In Federalist #18, James Madison gives us a history lesson on Ancient Greece.
Southy Simpson - The Definitive Biography of a Forgotten Founder
Southy Simpson was a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses during the tumultuous years leading to the Revolutionary War.
Jonathan Russell Gets 'Eviscerated' By John Quincy Adams
Jonathan Russell was an early American Foreign Minister who signed the Treaty of Ghent to end the War of 1812.
Richard Bassett - The First Senior Member of the Senate
Richard Bassett was a signer of the United States Constitution from Delaware.
James A. Bayard Does Hamilton's Dirty Work
James A. Bayard was involved in several important events, but most notably he helped sway the Election of 1800.