Author: Eleanor Stratton
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Committees at the Constitutional Convention – The U.S. Constitution Online – USConstitution.net
Committees at the Constitutional Convention Advertisement Several notable committees met during the creation of the Constitution. These committees are referred to in the Convention Topic Page and the Convention Timeline. This page used James Madison’s notes from the convention as source material for providing the members of these committees. Members of various committees in the…
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Members of Congress – The U.S. Constitution Online – USConstitution.net
Members of Congress The following is a list of the Senators and Representatives of the 112th Congress, as of January 5, 2011. If you see any discrepancies, please let me know. In the “Party” column, the following abbreviations are used: D = Democratic R = Republican I = Independent – = Vacant NV = Non-Voting…
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Signers of The Articles of Confederation
The signers of America’s first constitution, the Articles of Confederation, are less well-known than those of the Constitution or the Declaration of Independence, but they are no less important to our history. Some basic demographic information about these men is presented below. Name State Place of Birth Birth Date Death Date Occupation Religion Adams, Andrew…
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Founding Fathers’ Legacy
The formation of the American Republic stands as a significant achievement in human history. The Founding Fathers established a new kind of government rooted in principles of political sovereignty, economic freedom, and individual rights. This republic redefined governance and continues to influence the world today. Creation of the American Republic The Founding Fathers’ victory in…