Birth of George Mason
Founding Father George Mason IV was born on December 11, 1725, in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Founding Fathers
Happy Birthday Abraham Baldwin
Founding Father Abraham Baldwin was born on November 22, 1754, in Guilford, Connecticut Colony.
Franklin Arrives in Philadelphia
On October 6, 1723, a 17-year-old Benjamin Franklin first arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Continental Congress Approve Articles of Confederation
On November 15, 1777, the Continental Congress approved the Articles of Confederation after 16 months of debate.
Happy Birthday John Adams!
John Adams was born in Braintree (now Quincy), Massachusetts, on October 30, 1735.
Happy Birthday Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743, in Shadwell, Colony of Virginia.
John Marshall – Longest-serving Chief Justice
John Marshall began his 34-year career as chief justice of the Supreme Court on February 4, 1801.
John Jay Becomes First Supreme Court Chief Justice
On October 19, 1789, John Jay was sworn in as America’s first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.