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Who are the Top 10 Founding Fathers?

Tuesday May 19, 2009
The founding fathers were those political leaders who were part of the American Revolution and the founding of the new nation after independence was won. There were many more than ten founders that had a huge impact on the American Revolution, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution. However, my list attempts to pick the top ten founding fathers who had the greatest impact.

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May 24, 2009 at 9:48 am
(1) B.L.Morris says:

You could pick any member of First Continental Congress and have correct list. But I would have voted Robert ‘Rob’ Morris in top eight. ‘Rob’ Morris signed all 3 founding documents: Declaration of Independence, Confederation of States and US Constitution. Which only 5 members did. He is called ‘Finanier of American Revolution’ providing major funding for Continental Army. And was asked by President Washington be be first Treasurer of United States among some of his accomplishments.

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