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.
All tagged Secretary of State
Timothy Pickering Serves at the Pleasure of the President
Timothy Pickering held cabinet positions in both the Washington and Adams Administrations.
Early American Prison Reform - Edward Livingston's Codes
Edward Livingston was a US Secretary of State and author of the Livingston Codes.
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.
Sensible But Not Very Polite - John Morin Scott's New York City
John Morin Scott was Secretary of State for New York City throughout the Revolution.
Charles Pettit Hears From a Sad Dismounted Knight
Charles Pettit was a Deputy Quartermaster General of the Continental Army.
Bowes Reed Cares For Washington's Chest
Bowes Reed spend several years as Secretary of State for New Jersey.
Timothy Pickering Serves At The Pleasure Of The President
Timothy Pickering was an important subordinate of George Washington during both the American Revolutionary War and his Presidency.
John Marshall and the Midnight Judges
John Marshall was the Father of the American Judicial System
John Jay - The First Chief Justice
By 1777, at the age of only 31, Jay was one of three men who drafted the Constitution of New York. In the same year he was elected Chief Justice of the New York Supreme Court.
James Madison
This is a brief overview of the life of James Madison. He had, perhaps, a greater contribution to American Government then any other person.
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson first came to note among the other Founders when he published A Summary View of the Rights of British America. In it he discussed the right of people to govern themselves.