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Robert Morris (1734–1806) was an English-born American merchant, investor, and politician who played a crucial role in the founding of the United States. He was one of the few individuals to sign the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the U.S. Constitution. Morris was known as the "Financier of the Revolution" due to his efforts in securing funds for the Amer...

Gouverneur Morris was an American statesman, a FoundingFather of the United States, and a signatory to the Articles of Confederation and the United States Constitution. He was born in 172 in Bronx, New York and graduated from Kings college (now Columbia University) in 1768. Morris also helped plan the U.S. decimal coinage system.

James Monroe was the fifth president of the United States,serving from 1817 to 1825. He was the last Founding Father to hold the presidency and is best known for the Monroe Doctrine, a policy that opposed European colonialism in the Americas. His presidency marked the Era of GoodFeelings, a time of relative political unity. Before becoming president, Monroe had a distinguishedcareer, serving as Go...

James Monroe was the fifth president of the United States and a Founding Father. Born on April 28, 1758, in Westmoreland County, Virginia, Monroe fought under George Washington and studied law with Thomas Jefferson. He is remembered for the Monroe Doctrine and for expanding U.S. territory via the acquisition of Florida from Spain.

James Monroe was the fifth president of the United States and a Founding Father. Born on April 28, 1758, in Westmoreland County, Virginia, Monroe fought under George Washington and studied law with Thomas Jefferson. He is remembered for the Monroe Doctrine and for expanding U.S. territory via the acquisition of Florida from Spain.

James Monroe wasthe fifth president of the United States and Founding Father. Born on April 28, 1758, in Westmoreland County, Virginia, Monroe fought under George Washington and studied law with Thomas Jefferson. He is remembered for the Monroe Doctrine, as well as for expanding U.S territory via the acquisition of Florida from Spain.

Arthur Middleton was a Founding Father and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. He was born in Charleston, South Carolina, to Henry Middleton and Mary Baker Williams. Arthur was educated in Britain and later returned toSouth Carolina, where he became involved in local politics and served as a delegate to the Continental Congress in 1776. He was a leader of the American Party and played a s...

George Mason (December, 11, 1725 – October 7, 1792) was anAmerican planter, politician, Founding Father, and delegate to the U.S. Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787, where he was on of three delegates who refused to sign the Constitution.

George Mason (December 11, 1725 – October 7, 1792) was anAmerican planter, politician, Founding Father, and delegate to the U.S. Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787, where he was one of three delegates who refused to sign the Constitution.

John Marshall (September 24, 1755 – July 6, 1835) was an American statesman, jurist, and Founding Father who served as the fourth Chief Justice of the United States from 1801 until his death in 1835. He is known for establishing the principles of American constitutional law and significantly shapingthe role of the Supreme Court as a powerful branch of government. Marshall’s decisions helped lay th...

John Marshall (September 24, 1755 – July 6, 1835) was an American statesman, jurist, and Founding Father who served as the fourth Chief Justice of the United States from 1801 until his death in 1835. He is known for establishing the principles of American constitutional law and significantly shapingthe role of the Supreme Court as a powerful branch of government. Marshall’s decisions helped lay th...

James Madison was an American statesman, diplomat, andFounding Father who served as the fourth president of the United States from 1809 to 1817. Madison was popularly acclaimed as the “Father of the Constitution” for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights.

Dolley Madison was the fourth First Lady of the United States. She was the most lively of the early First Ladies. Dolley was outgoing, energetic, fun-loving, and kind. As a prominent entertainer and hostess, she helped shape the role of First Lady and served as the model for every future First Lady to come

"This is America" segment, where we interview businesses, sponsors, and other patriotic people who support the cause of educating other Americans about the Founding Fathers and principles of the USA

Robert Robert Livingston was an American lawyer, politician, and diplomat from  New York , as well as a  Founding Father of the United States .

Richard Henry Lee served as a delegate from Virginia to the Continental Congress and was one of the key architects of American independence. On June 7, 1776, Lee presented a resolution in the Continental Congress urging the Thirteen Colonies to declare their independence from Great Britain. Lee's resolution served as a catalyst for drafting and adopting the Declaration of Independence, which Thoma...

On this episode, we introduce you to our "This is America" segment where we interview businesses, sponsors, and other patriotic people who support the cause of educating other Americans about the Founding Fathers and principles of the USA

Rufus King  (March 24, 1755 – April 29, 1827) was an American Founding Father, lawyer, politician, and diplomat. He was a delegate from Massachusetts to the Continental Congress and the Philadelphia Convention and was one of the signers of the United States Constitution in 1787.

Thomas Jefferson (April 13, 1743 – July 4, 1826) was an American statesman and Founding Father who served as the third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809. He was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and served as the second vice president from 1797 to 1801. A proponent of democracy and individual rights, Jefferson helped motivate American colonists to break away fr...

Thomas Jefferson (April 13, 1743 – July 4, 1826) was an American statesman and Founding Father who served as the third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809. He was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and served as the second vice president from 1797 to 1801. A proponent of democracy and individual rights, Jefferson helped motivate American colonists to break away fr...

Thomas Jefferson(April 13, 1743 – July 4, 1826) was an American statesman and Founding Fatherwho served as the third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809. Hewas the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and served as thesecond vice president from 1797 to 1801. A proponent of democracy andindividual rights, Jefferson helped motivate American colonists to break awayfrom Gre...

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John Jay Founding Father

On this episode the team at 56plus1 take a look at Francis Hopkinson. Founding Father, composer, lawyer, jurist and author. We hope you enjoy. Please visit www.56plus1.com for exclusive patriotic apparel we thank you for the support.