John Lacey was a Brigadier General in the Pennsylvania Militia during the Revolutionary War.
The President vs Governor of NY - Federalist #69
In Federalist #69 Alexander Hamilton defends the office of President from claims that it would be an ‘elected monarchy.’
Alexander J. Dallas Reports the Court's Decisions
Alexander J. Dallas was an immigrant who worked his way up to the Reporter of Decisions for the Supreme Court.
Before and After Lewis - The Life of William Clark
William Clark was a Governor, Superintendent of Indian Affairs and one half of the Lewis and Clark team that explored the American West.
Andrew Ellicott Finalizes the Shape of the United States
Ellicott’s contributions as a Surveyor literally shaped the United States from Canada to Florida and out through Ohio.
The Fifer Who Made Washington's Dentures - John Greenwood
John Greenwood was a fifer, inventor and dentist during the American Founding.
Defending Faithless Electors - Federalist #68
In Federalist 68 Alexander Hamilton defends the Electoral College.
Rebecca Brewton Motte Smokes Out The British
Rebecca Brewton Motte was not only one of the wealthiest women in the colonies, but also sacrificed her house for the American Cause.
Miles Brewton Is Lost On The Way To Congress
Miles Brewton was one of the wealthiest men in South Carolina at the outset of the American Revolution.
Dinah Whipple Educates Portsmouth's Black Community
Dinah Whipple started the first school for Black children in New Hampshire.
Joseph Hutchings and the Battle of Kemp's Landing
The Battle of Kemp’s Landing was the first major fight of the Revolutionary War to take place in the South.
Announcement: The Big Little Change Coming to Founder of the Day
I’ve decided to make a major change to Founder of the Day. This is a letter to my regular readers describing the change and my reasons for it.
The Public Shaming of Cato - Federalist #67
In Federalist #67 Alexander Hamilton freaks out on Anti-Federalists who he perceives as intentionally spreading misinformation.
William Barton Delivers News of Rhode Island's Ratification
William Barton had several important events on the battlefield, but his most interesting moment might have been when he delivered Rhode Island’s official acceptance into the Union to President Washington.
Cheney Clow's Loyalist Rebellion...And His Murder Trial
Cheney Clow was a Loyalist during the Revolutionary War who led a rebellion in Delaware before being the accused in a peculiar murder trial.
John Cook's Controversial Winter As Governor of Delaware
John Cook was a State Senator from Delaware who found himself thrust into the office of Governor.
Josiah Bartlett Does Everything For Revolutionary New Hampshire
Josiah Bartlett was a signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire.
The First Presidential Veto
On April 5, 1792, George Washington issued the first Presidential veto.
Daniel Owen Chairs Rhode Island's Ratification Convention
Daniel Owen was the Chairman of Rhode Island’s Ratification Convention.
Mixing Branches - Federalist #66
In Federalist #66 Alexander Hamilton continues his discussion regarding the Senate’s role in the impeachment process.