George Thatcher was the longest serving original member of the House of Representatives.
The Abuse of Necessary and Proper - Brutus V
In Brutus V an Anti-Federalist author attacks the Constitution’s ability to make any law deemed ‘necessary and proper’ in order to collect taxes.
James Sullivan and the Creation of Massachusetts
James Sullivan was an influential Massachusetts lawmaker during the American Revolution and a Governor his State.
Jehu Davis Take Over Delaware and Salutes Washington
Jehu Davis was Acting Governor of Delaware for a very brief time, but was present for the arrival of a very special visitor.
Judge and Justice - The Career of St. George Tucker
St. George Tucker was one of the preeminent lawyers of the Early Republic as well as one of the first Virginian abolitionists.
American Treasurer - Thomas Tudor Tucker
Thomas Tudor Tucker was the longest serving Treasurer of the United States.
The Purpose of Constitutions - Brutus IV
In Brutus IV, an Anti-Federalist author continues his discussion on the failure of representation in the US Constitution.
Governor John Houstoun Argues About Invading Florida
John Houstoun was the second Governor of Georgia.
The Father of the US Marine Corps - Samuel Nicholas
Samuel Nicholas is considered the first Commandant of the US Marine Corps.
Bringing the Smallpox Vaccine to America - Dr. Benjamin Waterhouse
Benjamin Waterhouse was the first proponent of smallpox vaccinations in the United States.
From Hamilton Duels to the Father of Theatre Management - Stephen Price
After his involvement in the duel that killed Philip Hamilton, Stephen Price became the Father of Theatre Management.
Is Representation Truly Representative in the Constitution? - Brutus III
Brutus III was an Anti-Federalist Paper that criticized the was representation was constructed in the US Constitution.
Samuel Thomsonian Medicine - The Botanicals Boom
Samuel Thomson was a controversial herbalist whose popularity led to the establishment of Botanical Medicine Movement.
The Empress of China and America's First Asian Trade
The Empress of China was the first ship to establish the United States as a trading partner in Asia.
The First American Diplomat in China - Samuel Shaw
Samuel Shaw was the first American diplomat sent to China.
Prudence Cummings Wright Commands A Female Militia
Prudence Cummings Wright was the commander of a unit of “minutewomen” who guarded a bridge in Massachusetts while their husbands went to fight at Lexington and Concord.
Where's the Bill of Rights? - Brutus II
Brutus II was an Anti-Federalist Paper that ridiculed the Constitution for its lack of a Bill of Rights.
Timothy Murphy - Sniper at Saratoga
Timothy Murphy was a sniper in the Continental Army who killed two high ranking officers at the Battle of Saratoga.
John Broome Guides New York City's Post-War Economy
John Broome was Chairman of New York City’s Chamber of Commerce for a decade after the Revolutionary War ended.
John Tayler Repeatedly Loses to DeWitt Clinton
John Tayler was a Lieutenant Governor of New York who lost two special elections…to the same person!