Jacob Rush held several important positions during the American Founding, including time spent as Secretary to Continental Congress President John Hancock.
The Carolina Gamecock - Thomas Sumter
Thomas Sumpter earned the nickname ‘Carolina Gamecock’ for his ferocious fighting during the Revolutionary War.
Preparing for the Anti-Federalist
After reviewing every Federalist Paper, this article lays out the plan for covering the Anti-Federalists.
Planning Fortifications with Rufus Putnam
Rufus Putnam oversaw the fortification of several important Patriot posts during the Revolutionary War.
The Only Canadian Marquis - Lotbinière Goads France Back to North America
Michel-Alain Chartier de Lotbinière was a bit player in the American Revolution, acting as an agent for the French before they joined on the side of the Patriots.
John Holt Evacuates with the Patriot's Propaganda Machine
John Holt printed most of the New York Sons of Liberty literature during the Revolutionary War.
Prequel to the Federalist Papers - The State House Yard Speech
James Wilson’s State House Yard Speech was the first public defense of the US Constitution.
An Able Youth With Certain Follies - Jonathan Williams Austin
Jonathan Williams Austin was one of John Adams’ first law clerks.
John Nixon Reads the Declaration and Directs the First Bank
John Nixon was the first person to read the Declaration of Independence in public.
From the Brothel to Businesswoman - The Ascent of Eliza Jumel
Eliza Jumel was a wealthy art collector who married and divorce Aaron Burr in short order.
Accused of Backwardness - James Scamman's Bunker Hill Court Martial
James Scamman led Patriot forced at the Battle of Bunker Hill and was thanked for his efforts by receiving a court martial.
The Colonists' Complaints - 27 Reasons The Founders Declared Independence
Here is a simple list of the colonists’ complaints about the King and Parliament and translated from the Declaration of Independence.
Alexander Lillington (Or Maybe it's John Lillington) at Moore's Creek Bridge
Alexander Lillington was one of two Colonels who won the important Battle of Great Bridge early in the Revolutionary War.
Joseph Jones and the Letter that Saved America
Joseph Jones wrote one of the most important letters in American history, though the influence was not because of the content but rather a certain Commander-in-Chief's inability to read it.
The Battle of the Clouds - A Fight That Got Rained Out
The Battle of the Clouds should have been a major conflict of the Revolutionary War, but it was cancelled due to rain.
The Slaying of Jane McCrea
The murder of Jane McCrea was used as an example of British inhumanity to inspire patriotism during the Revolutionary War.
Reflecting on the Federalist - Looking Back on Two Years of Study
Having spent the last 85 weeks writing reviews of each Federalist Paper, I thought it would be a good idea to take some time to note the points that stick out most in my mind.
Gabriel Jones Introduces Washington to Politics
Gabriel Jones was a low key Founder who happened to help George Washington win his first election.
William Peery Postpones an Election
William Peery was a militia Captain whose men essentially served as a police force in Sussex County, Delaware.
Hamilton's Adoptive Brother - Edward Stevens
Edward Stevens grew up in the same household in the Caribbean as Alexander Hamilton.