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(November 2, 1734–September 26, 1820), was an American pioneer and hunter. He was instrumental in the founding of Kentucky. In 1755, he served with George Washington during the French and Indian War. He explored Florida, 1765, and Kentucky, 1767. In 1775, he brought the first settlers into Kentucky, founding the fort of Boonesboro. In 1778, … Continue reading “BOONE,
DANIEL”

(October 30, 1735–July 4, 1826), was the 2nd President of the United States, 1797–1801, being the first president to live in the White House; established the Library of Congress and the Department of the Navy; Vice-President under George Washington, 1789–97; a member of the First and Second Continental Congress, 1774, 1775; a signer of the … Continue reading “ADAMS,
JOHN”

(September 18, 1733–September 21, 1798), was a signer of the Declaration of Independence; a signer of the U.S. Constitution; a delegate from Delaware to the Constitutional Convention; a U.S. Senator, 1789–93; and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Delaware. As a youth, George Read studied at the seminary of Rev. Dr. Allison at New … Continue reading “READ,
GEORGE”

(1734–July 15, 1802), was the publisher of The Pennsylvania Magazine. On January 21, 1781, he petitioned Congress for permission to print Bibles, since there was a shortage in America due to the Revolutionary War interrupting trade with England. The Continental Congress, September 10, 1782, in response to this shortage of Bibles, approved and recommended to … Continue reading “AITKEN,
ROBERT”

(March 31, 1732–May 31, 1809), was an Austrian musical composer. He was considered the first master of the symphony, setting an example which Mozart and Beethoven later followed. He developed the string choir which has become the backbone of the modern orchestra. His works include 104 symphonies, 83 quartets, 42 sonatas, 24 concertos, 14 operas, … Continue reading “HAYDN,
FRANZ JOSEPH”

(November 8, 1732–February 14, 1808), was a signer of the United States Constitution. He was a member of the Continental Congress, 1774–76, and wrote the first draft of The Articles of Confederation, 1776. He served as the President of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania, in addition to being an accomplished lawyer, planter and state … Continue reading “DICKINSON,
JOHN”

(February 22, 1732–December 14, 1799), was the first President of the United States, 1789–97; Chancellor of the College of William and Mary, 1788–99; President of the Constitutional Convention, where the United States Constitution was formulated, May 14, 1787–September 17, 1787; Commander in Chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, 1775–83; delegate to First … Continue reading “WASHINGTON,
GEORGE”

(c.1732–February 26, 1795), was a Major-General in the Revolutionary War. His daring tactics and exploits earned him the nickname “Old Swamp Fox” by the British General Banastre Tarleton, who spent much time and energy vainly pursuing, but never apprehending him. “Marion’s Brigade” was a volunteer force that could assemble at a moment’s notice, and seemed, … Continue reading “MARION,
FRANCIS”

(1732–August 31, 1800), was a signer of the Constitution of the United States, being only 33 years old at the time. He was elected to Virginia’s Supreme Court of Appeals and was appointed a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, 1798, by President George Washington. John Blair was active in the Episcopal church in Williamsburg, Virginia. In … Continue reading “BLAIR,
JOHN”

(January 20, 1732–June 19, 1794), was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. He was a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses, a delegate to the First Continental Congress and a U.S. Senator. On November 1, 1777, as recorded in the Journals of Congress, Richard Henry Lee, along with the committee of Samuel Adams … Continue reading “LEE,
RICHARD HENRY”