The Founders

Delegate to the Constitutional Convention

“The father of the Bill of Rights who refused to sign the Constitution.”

New York Supreme Court Justice

Writing as “Brutus”

“The pen name that predicted judicial supremacy.”

President of Congress, Senator from Virginia

Writing as “Federal Farmer”

“The most measured voice in the most important debate.”

Author, Playwright, Political Philosopher

Writing as “A Columbian Patriot”

“The conscience of the Revolution.”

Governor of New York, Vice President

Writing as “Cato”

“The governor who fought the Constitution and then served under it.”

Governor of Massachusetts, Revolutionary Leader

“The original organizer.”

Attorney General of Maryland

“The man who walked out of the Constitutional Convention.”

Father of the Constitution, 4th President

Writing as “Publius (co-author)”

“The man who wrote the Constitution — then spent his life regretting what it became.”

Commander-in-Chief, 1st President

“He warned us about everything we became.”

Diplomat, Scientist, Statesman

“A republic, if you can keep it.”

Revolutionary Author

“These are the times that try men's souls.”