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Thomas Burke Escapes A British Prison Camp
Burke spent time as a Continental Congressman, saw military action, and was voted into office as the Third Governor of North Carolina.
'Light Horse Harry Lee' Quells The Whiskey Rebels
Henry Lee III was an important cavalry leader in the Continental Army who went on to become Governor of Virginia.
John Milledge Becomes The Most Powerful Man in Georgia
John Milledge fought in the American Revolution, served as Governor of Georgia and was President Pro Tempore of the US Senate.
The Governor Dies in the Theatre - The Death of George William Smith
George William Smith was Governor of Virginia when he was killed in the Richmond Theatre Fire.
Pushing Pennsylvania Through The War of 1812 - Governor Simon Snyder
Simon Snyder was the third Governor of Pennsylvania and the person who oversaw moving the State capital to Harrisburg.
William Henry Harrison During The American Founding
Well before he served as President of the United States, William Henry Harrison earned his reputation as a leader on the frontier during the early years of the American Republic.
Isaac Shelby - First Governor For The State of Kentucky
Isaac Shelby was the first Governor of Kentucky after Statehood.
The Kidnapping of Delaware President John McKinly
John McKinly was the first Governor of Delaware.
James Sullivan and the Creation of Massachusetts
James Sullivan was an influential Massachusetts lawmaker during the American Revolution and a Governor his State.
Jehu Davis Take Over Delaware and Salutes Washington
Jehu Davis was Acting Governor of Delaware for a very brief time, but was present for the arrival of a very special visitor.
Governor John Houstoun Argues About Invading Florida
John Houstoun was the second Governor of Georgia.
Increase Sumner and a Changing Massachusetts
Increase Sumner was a longtime Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Court who spent his final years as Governor.
Replacing Hamilton - Oliver Wolcott, Jr. Takes Over the Treasury Deptartment
Oliver Wolcott, Jr. was the second Treasurer of the United States.
Edmund Randolph’s Love/Hate Relationship with the Constitution
Edmund Randolph was essential to the creation of the Constitution and, in the end, to its ratification in Virginia.
William Branch Giles Underestimates Hamilton's Notes
William Branch Giles was a mover and shaker for the Democratic Republican Party during the Washington Administration.
Presidents Everywhere - John Tyler, Sr.'s Roommates and Children
John Tyler, Sr wasn’t just the father of a President, he was also one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
Paul Hamilton Prepares the Navy for 1812
Paul Hamilton was the third Secretary of the Navy in the United States.
North Carolina's First Governor - Richard Caswell
Richard Caswell was the first Governor of North Carolina as well as a Major General in the North Carolina Militia.
Vermont's First Chief Justice...and First Senator - Moses Robinson
Moses Robinson was Vermont’s first Chief Justice and First US Senator.