The Founders: William Ellery
“We have been driven into a Declaration of Independence & must forget our former love of our British...
Category: Founding Fathers
The Founders: Stephen Hopkins
"My hand trembles, but my heart does not." Stephen Hopkins Hopkins is quoted as saying the above when...
The Founders: Elbridge Gerry
"The evils we experience flow from the excess of democracy. The people do not want virtue, but are the dupes...
The Founders: Robert Treat Paine
Robert Treat Paine “I prefer to be remembered for what I have done for others, not what others have done for...
The Founders: William Williams
"Then, sir, you deserve to be hanged, for not having done your duty." William Williams Connecticut delegate...
The Founders: Oliver Wolcott
"What is torn down must serve to build something better." Oliver Wolcott The above words were spoken by...
The Founders: George Ross
George Ross “Agriculture, manufactures, commerce and navigation, the four pillars of our prosperity, are most...
Well Done
“Well done is better than well said.” Benjamin...
The Founders: Francis Lewis
"Freedom demands much, but gives everything in return." Francis Lewis Born in Wales, Francis Lewis moved to...
The Founders: Thomas McKean
"Our Constitution is the best the world has yet seen." Thomas McKean Thomas McKean was the third member of...
