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John Trumbull Sr.
Born in Lebanon Connecticut, on June 6, 1756. Was an important member of the General Assembly, helping to resolve issues ranging from religious disputes to international disagreements. In 1766, was elected governor. -
John Witherspoon
Born February 5, 1723 in Gifford, Scotlandbrought some impressive credentials and a measure of public acclaim with him when he joined the colonies in 1768. -
Charles Carroll
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John Hancock
Born 1737 was a American Revolution leader and was a signer of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and a governor of Massachusetts. -
John Jay
served as the first chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court among a variety of top governments. He then became U.S. minister to Spain, helping to broker the 1783 Treaty of Paris that ended the Revolutionary War. -
Benjamin Rush
Born December 24, 1745 in Byberry, Pennsylvania , In 1789 he wrote in Philadelphia newspapers in favor of adopting the Federal constitution. -
John Peter Muhlenberg
Minister became member of the “Black Regiment” which were ministers who recruited volunteers for the Revolutionary War. -
Declaration of Independence
"all men are created equal." Adopted by the thirteen American colonies on July 4, 1776, the document is regarded as the best-written statement of individual rights in history. -
"E Pluribus Unum"
A motto of the United States; Latin for “Out of many, one.” It refers to the Union formed by the separate states. -
U.S. Constitution
established America’s national government and fundamental laws, and guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens. It was signed on September 17, 1787, by delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, presided over by George Washington. -
Bill of Rights
protect the citizens was not initially deemed important, the Constitution’s supporters realized it was crucial to achieving ratification. -
Fifth Amendment
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; -
"In God We Trust"
The motto was omitted from the new gold coins issued in 1907, causing a storm of public criticism. As a result, legislation passed in May 1908 made "In God We Trust" mandatory on all coins on which it had previously appeared.
