#roger sherman

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The rest of the founding cats are done plus King George cat cauee I couldn’t not make that

[here-a-lee-there-a-lee]

but, mr. adams in a nutshell

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Idk I just love the way he sings “I am just a simple cobbler from Connecticut”

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Save me yuri Roger Sherman.......

Save me.......

I love yuri Roger Sherman so much 🫶🫶

[theworstfoundingfathers]

Who is the worst founding father? Round 2: Roger Sherman vs James Monroe

Roger Sherman (April 19, 1721 – July 23, 1793) was an American statesman, lawyer, and a Founding Father of the United States. He is the only person to sign four of the great state papers of the United States related to the founding: the Continental Association, Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and U.S. Constitution. He also signed the 1774 Petition to the King.

Sherman opposed appointment of fellow signer Gouverneur Morris as minister to France because he considered that high-living Patriot to be of an "irreligious nature".

Sherman is one of the most influential members of the Constitutional Convention. He is not well known for his actions at the Convention because he was a "terse, ineloquent speaker" who never kept a personal record of his experience, unlike other prominent figures. At 66 years of age, Sherman was the second eldest member at the convention following Benjamin Franklin (who was 81 years old at the time). Yet he was a critical opponent of James Madison and the more populous states. Sherman was also one of the most active members of the Convention, making motions or seconds 160 times (compared with Madison's 177 times).

James Monroe (April 28, 1758 – July 4, 1831) was an American statesman, lawyer, and diplomat who served as the fifth president of the United States from 1817 to 1825. A member of the Democratic-Republican Party, Monroe was the last president who was a Founding Father as well as the last president of the Virginia dynasty. He is perhaps best known for issuing the Monroe Doctrine, a policy of opposing European colonialism in the Americas while effectively asserting U.S. dominance, empire, and hegemony in the hemisphere. He also served as governor of Virginia, a member of the United States Senate, U.S. ambassador to France and Britain, the seventh Secretary of State, and the eighth Secretary of War.

After his service in the war, Monroe resumed studying law under Jefferson and continued until 1783. He was not particularly interested in legal theory or practice, but chose to take it up because he thought it offered "the most immediate rewards" and could ease his path to wealth, social standing, and political influence.

As president, Monroe signed the Missouri Compromise, which admitted Missouri as a slave state and banned slavery from territories north of the 36°30′ parallel. 

Monroe sold his small Virginia plantation in 1783 to enter law and politics. Although he owned multiple properties over the course of his lifetime, his plantations were never profitable. Although he owned much more land and many more slaves, and speculated in property, he was rarely on site to oversee the operations. Overseers treated the slaves harshly to force production, but the plantations barely broke even. Monroe incurred debts by his lavish and expensive lifestyle and often sold property (including slaves) to pay them off. The labor of Monroe's many slaves were also used to support his daughter and son-in-law, along with a ne'er-do-well brother and his son.

Two years into his presidency, Monroe faced an economic crisis known as the Panic of 1819, the first major depression to hit the country since the ratification of the Constitution. The severity of the economic downturn in the U.S. was compounded by excessive speculation in public lands, fueled by the unrestrained issue of paper money from banks and business concerns.

Before the onset of the Panic of 1819, business leaders had called on Congress to increase tariff rates to address the negative balance of trade and help struggling industries. As the panic spread, Monroe declined to call a special session of Congress to address the economy. When Congress finally reconvened in December 1819, Monroe requested an increase in the tariff but declined to recommend specific rates. Congress would not raise tariff rates until the passage of the Tariff of 1824. The panic resulted in high unemployment and an increase in bankruptcies and foreclosures, and provoked popular resentment against banking and business enterprises.

The collapse of the Federalists left Monroe with no organized opposition at the end of his first term, and he ran for reelection unopposed. A single elector from New Hampshire, William Plumer, cast a vote for John Quincy Adams, preventing a unanimous vote in the Electoral College. He did so because he thought Monroe was incompetent. 

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The Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1789

On the 25th of September, in New York City, which was then the seat of government — The inaugural session of the first Congress was about to recess when, Elias Boudinot, of New Jersey rose to introduce a resolution;

“That a joint committee of both Houses be directed to wait upon the President of the United States, to request that he would recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging, with grateful hearts, the many signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a Constitution of government for their safety and happiness.”

(source — Founders Archive, check footnotes)

Boudinot's resolution sparked a large debate. But the House was not unanimous in its determination, Aedanus Burke of South Carolina objected that he “did not like this mimicking of European customs, where they made a mere mockery of thanksgivings.”

Thomas Tudor Tucker, also of South Carolina, thought;

“The House had no business to interfere in a matter which did not concern them. Why should the President direct the people to do what, perhaps, they have no mind to do? They may not be inclined to return thanks for a Constitution until they have experienced that it promotes their safety and happiness. We do not yet know but they may have reason to be dissatisfied with the effects it has already produced; but whether this be so or not, it is a business with which Congress have nothing to do; it is a religious matter, and, as such, is proscribed to us. If a day of thanksgiving must take place, let it be done by the authority of the several States”

(source — Founders Archive, check footnotes)

Although Roger Sherman, of Connecticut, praised Boudinot, citing biblical precedents. The proponents of a Thanksgiving celebration prevailed, and the House appointed a committee consisting of Boudinot, Sherman, and Peter Silvester to approach the president with the idea. The Senate agreed to the resolution on the 26th, and appointed William Samuel Johnson and Ralph Izard to the joint committee. On the 28th, the Senate committee confirmed that they had laid the resolution before the president.

Alexander Hamilton heard of the news and helped Washington draft the Thanksgiving Proclamation, which was released to the public on the 3rd of October, 1789;

Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor—and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me “to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness.”

Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation would set the standard for Thanksgiving Proclamations by future presidents, a list that included; James Madison, Abraham Lincoln, and then every president up to the present day.

Whatever reservations may have been held by some public officials, the day was successfully celebrated throughout the nation. The Virginia assembly, for example, resolved on the 19th of November;

“That the chaplain to this House, be accordingly requested to perform divine service, and to preach a sermon in the Capitol, before the General Assembly, suitable to the importance and solemnity of the occasion, on the said 26th day of November”

(source — Journal, by Virginia. General Assembly, House of Delegates)

Most newspapers printed the proclamation and announced plans for public functions in honor of the day. Many churches celebrated the occasions by soliciting donations for the poor. And although it isn't the same as the national holiday we celebrate today, many of the wealthy would still either donate to the poor or gather around for a family dinner.

But only in 1863, would Thanksgiving actually become an official holiday. President Abraham Lincoln encouraged Americans to recognize the last Thursday of November as “a day of Thanksgiving.” And a few years later in 1870, Congress followed suit by passing legislation making Thanksgiving.

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First Principles: The Question Is Not What Rights Naturally Belong To Man, But How They May Be Most Equally and Effectually Guarded In Society

“The question is, not what rights naturally belong to man, but how they may be most equally and effectually guarded in society.” – Roger Sherman

[hitchell-mope]

Very good movie.

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Okay but what if this had happened during "But Mr. Adams" 😳🫢

Imagine your favorite historical figure falling down some stairs

[motivateandinspiretoday]

Roger Sherman Words of Wisdom  This quote reflects Sherman's belief in the importance of elected representatives staying connected with their constituents and understanding their needs and perspectives. He advocated for representatives to spend time with the people they represented to remain grounded and avoid becoming disconnected from the realities and concerns of their communities.

[here-a-lee-there-a-lee]

I actually can’t with them

[fetchmearum420]

Yuri Roger Sherman yea or nay >_>

YAY

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Okay but now I'm inspired to actually think this through. Aka! 1776 characters at a cricket match:

Adams: is currently yelling at Dickinson and calling him "BATSMAN!" as though it's an insult

Dickinson: is yelling back at Adams, calling him "BOWLER!" (once again, like it's an insult 😂)

Jefferson: is using this battle of wits to admire Adams's cricket outfit (this is pre-white uniforms, so we're apparently talking silk stockings that show off the calves and the like!)

Reverend Witherspoon: surprises everyone with a secret love of cricket. He still has his Bible with him, but he hadn't turned a page until Adams and Dickinson were at it. Now he's back to normal, waiting for the game to resume.

Franklin: is seconds from whipping out the 1744 Cricket Laws (he always keeps a copy) and making up some reason to throw the pair outta there (he was the one who got everyone to play). He is also the score-keeper

Stephen Hopkins: taking a swig of rum every time Adams and Dickinson shout a dumb insult. Finishes his second drink when they're booted out of the game via an irritated Hancock.

Hancock: as referee, his patience has been waning due to Lewis Morris's continued courteous abstentions. He is holding on by a thread. His only consolation is this: as referee, he gets to swap his fly swatter for a bat. He is now contemplating using it.

Thomson: having been waiting to hear another dispatch from the General, he distracts himself by relaying scoring information to the team. He also stays close to Hancock (but not too close, because the man looks like he wants to put his bat to good use).

Lee: Determined to have a good time, Lee swings at everything that comes his way. He unwittingly sends the ball straight at Edward Rutledge's face (despite the man staying "safe" near Hopkins and Franklin).

Rutledge: naturally, he tries to duck but is bopped on the head. He's down for the count (nothing too serious), and his only consolation is that it saves him from having to stand in the heat.

Lyman Hall: foreseeing Rutledge's collapse right before it happens, he stifles a laugh and vaguely offers to help the man. Rutledge would've seen right through the offer, only he's distracted by a headache and a singular grass stain on his white clothes.

Samuel Chase: having been enjoying a quiet meal in the shade, he nearly chokes on his food from amusement. He is a bit concerned when Rutledge actually goes down, but he consoles himself by resigning himself to enjoying the rest of his meal.

Roger Sherman: back in the day, simple cobblers from Connecticut played cricket as much (if not more than) the upper classes. Therefore, he is unsurprised (but rather pleased) when he scores the winning points :)

So apparently Franklin liked cricket (the game) and all I can imagine is him getting the entire congress to play it 😂

Also, here's some fun facts when I looked into the matter:

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From the World of Hellboy: B.P.R.D. Omnibus cover art, by Mike Mignola.

[theworstfoundingfathers]

Who is the worst? Round 1: John Trumbull vs Roger Sherman

John Trumbull (June 6, 1756 – November 10, 1843) was an American artist of the early independence period, notable for his historical paintings of the American Revolutionary War, of which he was a veteran. He has been called the "Painter of the Revolution".

Trumbull's Declaration of Independence (1817), one of his four paintings that hang in the United States Capitol rotunda, is used on the reverse of the current United States two-dollar bill.

As a soldier in the American Revolutionary War, Trumbull rendered a particular service at Boston by sketching plans of the British and American lines and works. He witnessed the Battle of Bunker Hill. He was appointed second aide-de-camp to General George Washington, and in June 1776, deputy adjutant general to General Horatio Gates. He resigned from the army in 1777 after a dispute over the dating of his officer commission.

Trumbull was appointed president of the American Academy of the Fine Arts in New York City, serving from 1816 to 1836. Emphasizing classical traditions, Trumbull did not get along with the students. At the same time, his painting skills declined. In 1825, many of the students withdrew, founding the National Academy of Design. Unable to accommodate to changing tastes, the American Academy later closed in 1839 after a second fire destroyed its collections.

Roger Sherman (April 19, 1721 – July 23, 1793) was an American statesman, lawyer, and a Founding Father of the United States. He is the only person to sign four of the great state papers of the United States related to the founding: the Continental Association, Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and U.S. Constitution. He also signed the 1774 Petition to the King.

Sherman opposed appointment of fellow signer Gouverneur Morris as minister to France because he considered that high-living Patriot to be of an "irreligious nature".

Sherman is one of the most influential members of the Constitutional Convention. He is not well known for his actions at the Convention because he was a "terse, ineloquent speaker" who never kept a personal record of his experience, unlike other prominent figures. At 66 years of age, Sherman was the second eldest member at the convention following Benjamin Franklin (who was 81 years old at the time). Yet he was a critical opponent of James Madison and the more populous states. Sherman was also one of the most active members of the Convention, making motions or seconds 160 times (compared with Madison's 177 times).