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.
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Caleb Gibbs and Washington's Life Guards
During the American Revolution, the need to protect George Washington's life and possessions was no secret. That duty fell to Caleb Gibbs.
David Brearley and the Committee on Postponed Parts
David Brearley headed one of the most important Committees in the Constitutional Convention, hashing out difficult issues which were repeatedly tabled by the Committee of the Whole.
Jonathan Dayton Sits At The Big Boys' Table
Jonathan Dayton was the youngest signer of the US Constitution.
James Monroe at War - The Youthful Service of a Future President
It is easy to forget that, before he was President, James Monroe was a young man who fought bravely during the Revolutionary War.
Samuel Whittemore - The Oldest Revolutionary, The Most Courage
Samuel Whittemore was an American Revolutionary who fought with more courage than your average soldier despite being almost 80 years old.
The Swamp Fox - Francis Marion's Alter Ego
Francis Marion earned the nickname the Swamp Fox from the British because he would attack them quickly and then vanish through the difficult terrain of southern swamps.
The Real Treason of Aaron Burr
Aaron Burr is best known for his duel with Alexander Hamilton, but when this Vice-President was accused of treason it was for something completely different.
Margaret Cochran Corbin in the Battle of Fort Washington
Margaret Cochran Corbin was the first woman to receive a pension from the United States Government for her military service.
Daniel Boone – Founding Father on the Frontier
Daniel Boone is known to many us as the man who blazed a trail through the Cumberland Gap and opened the west to settlement. What is often overlooked is his adventures coincided with the American Revolution.
Memorial Day: Reflecting on Revolutionary Veterans
Since the Washingtons, Hamiltons and Lafayettes will be receiving attention today, let's take a moment to remember some of those Americans who might otherwise be forgotten.
Daniel Shays' Rebellion
Daniel Shays was a Continental Army veteran who came home from the war to what he (and many of his friends) felt were unfair taxes. They decided to do something about it.
The Two Sick Thomas Lynchs
Thomas Lynch and his son, Thomas Lynch Jr, were American Patriots whose story ended just when they were about to make history.
Benjamin Contee
Benjamin Contee may have only been a role-player in the American Revolution, but as an original member of the First Congress he deserves recognition as a Founding Father.
Henry Knox - Books, Artillery and War
Fort Knox generally makes us think of gold, and maybe aliens. Rarely do we think of its namesake, Henry Knox, and his contributions to the American Military.
Thomas Nelson Jr. - Armed Governor
Had you lived in Virginia during the late 18th century, Thomas Nelson Jr.'s name would have been known to you. He was a leader for both the state and nation as well as a committed revolutionary.
Thomas Heyward Jr. - Songwriting Prisoner
Thomas Heyward Jr. was one of the young rebels who helped organize the First Provincial Congress of South Carolina. He would sign the Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation.
Nathaniel Scudder - The Doctor Who Died in Battle
At the outbreak of the American Revolution Dr. Nathaniel Scudder was a prominent physician in Monmouth, New Jersey. He began working for the Committee of Correspondence AND as a lieutenant colonel in the Continental Army.