Haym Salomon was a Jewish American Revolutionary who played a central role in financing the American Revolution.
Alexander Macomb's Purchase and the Panic That Ensued
Alexander Macomb was a wealthy banker and land speculator in the early Republic.
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.
William Paterson Presents the New Jersey Plan
William Paterson signed the Constitution, was Governor of New Jersey and served on the Supreme Court.
Philemon Dickinson - Commander of New Jersey's Revolutionary Militia
Philemon Dickinson was the most successful Militia General in Revolutionary New Jersey.
Why Branches of Government Cannot Call for a Constitutional Convention - Federalist #49
In Federalist #49 James Madison analyses the chance that two branches of the Government might unite against the third to take control of the Republic.
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.
The Other James Madison - President of the College of William and Mary
James Madison was a cousin of President James Madison who himself played a role in the American Founding.
The Church Without England - Samuel Seabury Reunites The Faithful
Samuel Seabury led the transition of the Church of England within the United States.
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.
Resolving Foreign Fees - Edward Telfair Refunds The Ambassadors
Edward Telfair was a signer of the Articles of Confederation.
Why Does The Constitution Have Checks And Balances? - Federalist #48
In Federalist #48 James Madison discusses how power is allotted between branches of the US government.
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?
Are the Constitution's Branches Really Separate? - Federalist #47
In Federalist #47, James Madison defends the Constitution against attacks claiming that the branches of government were not sufficiently separated.
Saving Washington - Casimir Pulaski's Legion
Casimir Pulaski was both a Polish Founding Father as well as a Father of the American Cavalry.
Most Faithful Unto Death - Michael Kovats and the Hussars
Michael Kovats is the Hungarian American Founder of the United States.