Ezekiel Cornell was a Rhode Island Patriot who was asked to arrest a very powerful person...the Mayor of New York.
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Gilbert Stuart Captures Founders For Posterity
Gilbert Stuart painted many of the images we recognize today of the American Founders.
Esek Hopkins - Commander of the Continental Navy
Esek Hopkins was the first Commodore of the Continental Navy.
Samuel Ward Jr. Loses His Ship
After serving in the Continental Army, Samuel Ward set up a merchant firm which helped the United States establish relationships around the world.
Arthur Fenner Rejects Hamilton's Scheming
Arthur Fenner was the long-time Governor of Rhode Island when he would not be persuaded by Alexander Hamilton’s trickery.
The Nation's Longest Epitaph - Simeon Martin
Simeon Martin, two time Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island, is said to have the longest epitaph in the United States.
William Barton Delivers News of Rhode Island's Ratification
William Barton had several important events on the battlefield, but his most interesting moment might have been when he delivered Rhode Island’s official acceptance into the Union to President Washington.
Daniel Owen Chairs Rhode Island's Ratification Convention
Daniel Owen was the Chairman of Rhode Island’s Ratification Convention.
Solomon Drowne Sees the Gaspee Go Down
Solomon Drowne was one of the premier doctors of the American Founding.
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.
Peleg Arnold - The Rare Rhode Island Federalist
Peleg Arnold was a leader of Rhode Island during the American Revolution.
Samuel Ward Sets Petty Issues Aside
Samuel Ward was a longtime leader of Rhode Island politics when the American Revolutionary War broke out.
Stephen Hopkins' Hand Trembles
Stephen Hopkins knew the importance of the moment he was in when he signed the Declaration of Independence. As such, he uttered one of those killer lines you only seem to hear in movies nowadays.
John Collins and the Sacrifice of Popularity For Union
John Collins was Governor of Rhode Island during the most turbulent time in the State's history.
Nathanael Greene and the Revolution's Southern Front
When Nathanael Greene took charge of the Southern Department he was second in command of the Continental Army.
William Ellery - Witnessing History
William Ellery may have been a minor role-player in the American Revolution, but he sat front and center at one of the most important moments in United States history.