Founding Fathers of United States
George Washington
George
Washington, (1732-1799) was the first president of the United State, major of
the continental army during the American Revolutionary War and one of the
Founding Fathers. He was admired for his strong leadership qualities.
John Adams
John Adams
(1735-1826) was an American lawyer, statesman and diplomat. He served as the
second president of the United States, as a Founding Father and he was a leader
of American independence from Great Britain. Adam also was a political theorist
in the Age of Enlightenment who promoted republicanism.
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas
Jefferson (1743-1826) was an American lawyer, the principal author of the
Declaration of Independence and one of the Founding Father of United States. He
was elected the second Vice President of the United States. During the American
Revolution he represented Virginia in the Continental Congress. He became the
United States Minister in 1785.
James Madison
James
Madison (1751-1836) was an American statesman, political theorist, one of the
most important Foundings Fathers and the fourth president of United States.
Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and James Madison wrote a collection of 85
articles and essays called “The Federalist Papers”
Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin
Franklin (1706-1790) was a leading author, printer, political theorist,
politician, scientist, inventor statesman, diplomat and one of the Founding
Fathers of United States. As a scientist he is known for the history of physics
for his theories of electricity. As an inventor, he is known for the lightning
rod, bifocals and the Franklin stove.
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham
Lincoln (1809-1865) was the 16th President of the United States and
he also was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Lincoln led the
United States through the Civil War. He
also was an oponent of the slavery expansion.