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 16^th 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.