Cyrus Griffin was the last person to hold this position and oversaw the discussions which ceded power from the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution.
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The Impeachment of Judge John Pickering
John Pickering was the first Federal Justice to be convicted by the Senate after an impeachment.
Richard Bassett - The First Senior Member of the Senate
Richard Bassett was a signer of the United States Constitution from Delaware.
Nathaniel Pendleton Holds A Bloody Hamilton In His Arms
Nathaniel Pendleton was Alexander Hamilton’s number two during the nation’s most famous duel.
Richard Peters - From Secretary To The Board (Of War)
Richard Peters served in the American Revolution on the Board of War.
Philip Barton Key - The Loyalist Founding Father
Philip Barton Key was a Loyalist, then he became a Founder of the United States.
Pierpont Edwards Organizes The Toleration Party
Pierpont Edwards was a Federal Judge who created the Toleration Party which brought freedom of religion to Connecticut.