The amputation of Gouverneur Morris’ left leg has led to some outrages stories…though many are simply not true.
All in Studies
Gates and Arnold at Saratoga - Dispelling Historical Inaccuracy
A new perspective regarding the Gates-Arnold relationship during the Battle of Saratoga.
Hell in the Harbor - Death on Board the HMS Jersey
The HMS Jersey was a prison ship which saw the deaths of hundreds of American Revolutionaries.
Founders Who Fell - 6 Revolutionaries to Remember This Memorial Day
A compilation of American Revolutionaries who were lost in the field.
Joseph French Instigates the Paper Money Riot
The Paper Money Riot was similar to Shays’ Rebellion as it was a bunch of Revolutionary War Veterans who could not pay their taxes in the economic depression which followed the Revolutionary War.
Which Founder Brewed the Best Beer?
What better way to celebrate an anniversary than to cheers with a drink. Huzzah!
Most Notable Founders of the Day
Here is a fun list of the Best/Worst/Most Googled/Personal Favorite articles from the first year of Founder of the Day.
Celebrating One Year of Founders - A 1st Anniversary Letter From Founder of the Day
A letter to readers of Founder of the Day in celebration of one year of Revolution.
Thomas Jefferson Makes a Name For Himself
Thomas Jefferson first made a name for himself with the publication of A Summary View of the Rights of British America.
Theophilus Parsons Forms The Essex Junto
Theophilus Parsons started the Essex Junto which became the most influential wing of the Federalist Party.
3 Founders With A Worse Reputation Than They Deserve
A look into the lives of a few Founders who deserve better.
George Washington And The Rules Of Civility
George Washington’s Rules of Civility, are a list of behaviors the future President wrote out as a young man that seemed to have effected his character throughout his life.
An Incredibly Brief Overview Of The Ratification Of The Constitution
The Ratification of the Conventions of nine States, shall be sufficient for the Establishment of this Constitution between the States so ratifying the Same.
Bernardo de Gálvez And The American Revolution In Louisiana
Bernardo de Galvez was the Governor of Spanish Louisiana during the American Revolution.
Congress Impeaches Samuel Chase
Samuel Chase was a signer of the Declaration of Independence who later became a Supreme Court Justice.
Founding Fathers Fantasy Draft Rankings
If you ever wanted to draft a team of American Revolutionaries, this is the rankings list for you.
John Wentworth, Jr Is Mysterious To Me
John Wentworth Jr was a signer of the Articles of Confederation and apparently did nothing else.
John Cruger Jr Vanishes Into The Forgotten Third
John Cruger was a delegate to the Stamp Act Congress who supported the colonists defending their rights but though the Patriots eventually lost their way.
William Moultrie Inspires South Carolina's State Motto...And It's State Flag
William Moultrie gave South Carolina both its State Motto and State Flag.
Daniel Morgan Prevails in the Battle of Cowpens
Daniel Morgan was one of the most important Generals of the American Revolutionary War.