Archive for Alexander Hamilton
John Jay: The Forgotten Federalist
Now that we have taken a brief and introductory look at some of the Founding Fathers you know already know, let me introduce you to some Founding Fathers you probably didn’t. There were many Founding Fathers, but today, Americans are not very familiar with many of them. We know the names of George Washington, Thomas [...]
The Founding Fathers: An Overview
Before we look at each of the Founding Fathers individually, let’s review them as a group in general. When we hear or read the term “Founding Father,” the individuals that first come to remembrance are Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, John Adams, and James Madison. If you are a real American history buff (like [...]
Who Was Hercules Mulligan, Anyway?
Hercules Mulligan (1740-1825) was the son of an Irish immigrant to New York City. Hercules, an illustrious cloth merchant, used his trade to gather intelligence for General George Washington during the American Revolution. British soldiers and officers often came to his shop to have their uniforms and fancy-shmancy outfits made, while Hercules coaxed information out [...]