William Short was the 3rd US Minister to France, 2nd Minister to the Netherlands and 2nd Minister to Spain, later retiring to a life as a prominent abolitionist.
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Arthur Lee Gets Jealous And Starts Rumors
Arthur Lee was a Foreign Minister during the Revolutionary War who helped secure an alliance with France despite frequently clashing with his fellow American Diplomats.
Fulwar Skipwith and The Republic of West Florida
Fulwar Skipwith was the first and only Governor of the independent nation of West Florida.
Rufus King - The Final Federalist
Rufus King was a Constitution Signer and the most prominent Federalist during the waning days of the party.
7 Important Events In James Monroe's Life
James Monroe was one of the few Founding Fathers (and people in general) who achieved the office of President of the United States of America.
From Conspirator to Secretary of War - The Life of John Armstrong, Jr.
John Armstrong, Jr. was one of the main players in the Continental Army’s Newburgh Conspiracy. Then, thirty years later, he was Secretary of War during the War of 1812.
Robert R. Livingston - The Chancellor
Robert R. Livingston was involved with declaring independence, Washington's oath of office, and the Louisiana Purchase.
The Jay-Gardoqui Treaty - An Agreement That Never Was
Diego de Gardoqui was the Spanish Minister to the United States in the years following the Revolutionary War.
John Quincy Adams' Role in the American Founding
John Quincy Adams had an astonishing political and diplomatic career that spanned decades and accomplished much during the formative years of the Early Republic.
Chief Justice Oliver Ellsworth Ends the Quasi-War
Oliver Ellsworth was an original Senator and third Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Jonathan Russell Gets 'Eviscerated' By John Quincy Adams
Jonathan Russell was an early American Foreign Minister who signed the Treaty of Ghent to end the War of 1812.
James A. Bayard Does Hamilton's Dirty Work
James A. Bayard was involved in several important events, but most notably he helped sway the Election of 1800.
Caesar Augustus Rodney Loses His Way To Attorney General
Caesar Augustus Rodney was involved with several high-profile court cases during the early years of the Republic. Additionally, he played a major role in the shaping of the Monroe Doctrine.
Abraham Baldwin Has Sixteen Years of Distractions
Abraham Baldwin was a signer of the United States Constitution.
Joel Barlow Signs The Treaty of Tripoli
Joel Barlow was a poet who held several international positions during America’s early years.
The Chevalier de la Luzerne Unites The States
Chevalier de la Luzerne was the French Ambassador to the United States during the American Revolutionary War.
Albert Gallatin Controls America's Finances
Albert Gallatin was Secretary of Treasury for both Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
Washington Irving Plays A Trick On New York
Washington Irving had a gigantic impact on creating American Folk Lore and gave us stories like Rip Van Winkle and Sleepy Hollow.
Thomas Pinckney Tickets John Adams
Thomas Pinckney was an extremely important Founder who spent time as a prisoner of war in the Revolution, became Governor of South Carolina and served as Minister to Great Britain.
John Laurens Joins Washington's Family
John Laurens was one of George Washington's aides-de-camp during the American Revolutionary War.