Founding Fathers Collection (page 5)

WASHINGTON: SEAL. Impression of the presidential seal used by George Washington, 1789-1797, featuring the same design as the Great Seal of the United States

WASHINGTON: FAREWELL, 1783. Page one of the original manuscript of George Washington s
WASHINGTON: FAREWELL, 1783. Page one of the original manuscript of George Washingtons farewell address to the armies, his last official document as commander-in-chief, 2 November, 1783

MOUNT VERNON. Home of George Washington on the Potomac River in Virginia. View to the North from the Lawn at Mount Vernon. Watercolor by Benjamin Harry Latrobe, 1796

ACADEMY OF ARTS & SCIENCES. Act to establish the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, by John Adams, 1780

MOUNT VERNON: PLAN. Original suggestion by George Washington to his architect for design of Mount Vernon, c1757

GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). First President of the United States. Washington receiving his commission, 1775. Wood engraving, 19th century

HORSE-DRAWN COACH. George Washingtons English coach. Engraving, 19th century

GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). When captain of the Virginia militia during the French and Indian War: oil on canvas by Junius Brutus Stearns (1810-1885)

WASHINGTON: TRENTON, 1789. President-elect George Washingtons reception at Trenton, New Jersey, 21 April 1789, en route to his inauguration in New York City

ROGER SHERMAN (1721-1793). American jurist and statesman. Oil on canvas, c1775, by Ralph Earl

JOHN JAY (1745-1829). American jurist and statesman. Oil on wood by John Trumbull, 1793

JOHN HANCOCK (1737-1793). American revolutionary politician. Engraved portrait, after a 1777 bookplate in a New England Primer. Reproduction, American, mid or late 19th century

HAMILTON: PAMPHLET, 1774. Title page to Alexander Hamiltons A Full Vindication of the Measures of Congress from the Calumnies of the Enemies

HAMILTON: TITLE PAGE, 1793. Letters of Pacificus. One of the public letters between Alexander Hamilton (Pacificus) and James Madison (Helvidius)

FIRST CONGRESS, 1789. Title page of Alexander Hamiltons copy of Acts Passed at a Congress of the United States of America, which included texts of laws and proposed amendments to the Constitution

ALEXANDER HAMILTON (1755-1804). American politician. Memorial handkerchief made soon after his death, 1804

ALEXANDER HAMILTON (1755-1804). American lawyer and statesman. Engraving after a painting by Alonzo Chappel

FRANKLIN AT VERSAILLES. Benjamin Franklin at the court of King Louis XVI of France in 1778. German drawing, 1784

THE GENIUS OF FRANKLIN, 1778. Allegorical print depicting American printer, inventor and statesman, Benjamin Franklin. The motto at the bottom translates He snatched the lightning from heaven

HAMILTON- BURR DUEL, 1804. An artists reconstruction of the duel fought between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr at Weehawken, New Jersey, on 11 July 1894

JOHN HANCOCK (1737-1793). American merchant and Revolutionary statesman. Autograph signature

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (1706-1790). American printer, publisher, scientist, inventor, statesman and diplomat. Etching, 1888, by Albert Rosenthal after Charles Willson Peale

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (1706-1799). American printer, publisher, scientist, inventor, statesman and diplomat. Franklin, assisted by his son William

CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION. Washington presiding at the Constitutional Convention in 1787. Oil on canvas, 1856, by Junius Brutus Stearns (1810-1885)

YORKTOWN: SURRENDER, 1781. The surrender of Lord Charles Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia, at the end of the American Revolutionary War, 19 October 1781

YORKTOWN: SURRENDER, 1781. The British General Charles Cornwallis surrenders to American General George Washington at Yorktown, Virginia, ending fighting during the American Revolution

(1732-1799). First President of the United States. Washington sitting for a miniature portrait by Anne Flore Millet
GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). First President of the United States. Washington sitting for a miniature portrait by Anne Flore Millet, marquise de Brehan, the sister-in-law of the French ambassador

Plan by George Washington for an expedition led by General John Forbes during the French and Indian War, October 1758
FRENCH & INDIAN WAR, 1758. Plan by George Washington for an expedition led by General John Forbes during the French and Indian War, October 1758

Benjamin Franklin, caricature C013 / 7589
Benjamin Franklin, caricature

GEORGE WASHINGTON, He was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, serving as the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War

Sketch map by John Adams, of the taverns in Braintree and Weymouth, c1761
ADAMS: TAVERN MAP, c1761. Sketch map by John Adams, of the taverns in Braintree and Weymouth, c1761

American Revolutionary soldier. Sampson presenting a letter of commendation in her behalf, from her commanding officer
DEBORAH SAMPSON (1760-1827). American Revolutionary soldier. Sampson presenting a letter of commendation in her behalf, from her commanding officer, to General George Washington

Signing of the Treaty of Peace, 3 September 1783. Benjamin Franklin is seated center
TREATY OF PARIS, 1783. Signing of the Treaty of Peace, 3 September 1783. Benjamin Franklin is seated center, surrounded by American and British delegates. Pen and ink drawing, English, 1786

(1755-1804). Hamilton on the steps of Kings (Columbia) College, New York City
ALEXANDER HAMILTON (1755-1804). Hamilton on the steps of Kings (Columbia) College, New York City, addressing the crowd on the cause of liberty, 1775. Wash drawing by Howard Pyle, 1884

(1755-1804). American lawyer and statesman. Hamilton at Yorktown in 1781. Steel engraving, 1858
ALEXANDER HAMILTON (1755-1804). American lawyer and statesman. Hamilton at Yorktown in 1781. Steel engraving, 1858, after a painting by Alonzo Chappel

American Revolutionary officer Henry Knox, with American politician Alexander Hamilton. Wood engraving, American, 1877
KNOX AND HAMILTON. American Revolutionary officer Henry Knox, with American politician Alexander Hamilton. Wood engraving, American, 1877

General George Washington leading the early morning attack on Trenton, New Jersey, 26 December 1776
BATTLE OF TRENTON, 1776. General George Washington leading the early morning attack on Trenton, New Jersey, 26 December 1776. Line engraving, American, 1829

American revolutionary politician. With his wife, Dorothy. Oil on canvas, c1788, by Edward Savage
JOHN HANCOCK (1737-1793). American revolutionary politician. With his wife, Dorothy. Oil on canvas, c1788, by Edward Savage

The surrender of British General Charles Cornwallis to General George Washington at Yorktown, Virginia
YORKTOWN SURRENDER, 1781. The surrender of British General Charles Cornwallis to General George Washington at Yorktown, Virginia, ending the fighting in the American Revolution, 19 October 1781

American printer, publisher, scientist, inventor, statesman and diplomat. Franklin on his diplomatic mission to France
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (1706-1790). American printer, publisher, scientist, inventor, statesman and diplomat. Franklin on his diplomatic mission to France aboard the U.S.S. Reprisal in the autumn of 1776

The signing of the Declaration of Independence in Congress at the Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE The signing of the Declaration of Independence in Congress at the Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 4 July 1776

The British surrender at Yorktown, Virginia, on 19 October 1781. Lithograph, 1852
YORKTOWN: SURRENDER, 1781. The British surrender at Yorktown, Virginia, on 19 October 1781. Lithograph, 1852, by Nathaniel Currier after John Trumbull

(1732-1799). 1st President of the United States. Washingtons farewell to his officers in the dining room at Fraunces
GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). 1st President of the United States. Washingtons farewell to his officers in the dining room at Fraunces Tavern in New York City, 4 December 1783

Appointment of Alexander Hamilton to a lieutenant colonel in the Continental Army, March 1777
HAMILTON: APPOINTMENT, 1777. Appointment of Alexander Hamilton to a lieutenant colonel in the Continental Army, March 1777

American revolutionary politican. Steel engraving, American, 19th century
JOHN HANCOCK (1737-1793). American revolutionary politican. Steel engraving, American, 19th century

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. Benjamin Franklin, at his printing press holding a copy of the Declaration of Independence, surrounded by luminaries of the American Revolution as well as Simon Bolivar

Washington: Trenton, 1776
WASHINGTON: TRENTON, 1776. Colored engraving, 1857

American revolutionary politician. Line engraving, English, 1780
JOHN HANCOCK (1737-1793). American revolutionary politician. Line engraving, English, 1780

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"Founding Fathers: Pioneers of a Nation's Birth" Step back in time to the Continental Congress, where Chaplain Jacob Duche led the first prayer, igniting the spirit of unity and divine guidance. Witness this historic moment that laid the foundation for a new nation. In 1781, amidst the battlefields of Yorktown, Alexander Hamilton stood tall as an emblem of resilience and determination. This steel engraving captures his unwavering spirit during America's fight for independence. Benjamin Franklin, a man of many talents and accomplishments, is immortalized in oil on canvas. A true Renaissance figure, he contributed to science, diplomacy, and even journalism. His influence resonates through generations. Debating fervently in 1787 was an assembly tasked with shaping America's future - The US Constitution Convention. These visionaries engaged in intellectual discourse that would shape our democracy for centuries to come. The Declaration of Independence stands as a testament to bravery and defiance against tyranny. Its copper print from 1823 encapsulates the boldness that birthed thirteen United States united under one cause. Thomas Paine's influential pamphlet "Common Sense, " owned by John Adams himself, served as a catalyst for revolutionary ideas that fueled American independence. Its second edition title-page holds historical significance. George Washington presided over the Constitutional Convention at Philadelphia in 1787 with wisdom and leadership unparalleled. This line engraving transports us to witness his pivotal role in crafting our enduring constitution. Patrick Henry's fiery oratory skills echoed through history when he addressed the First Continental Congress in 1774. Jean Leon Gerome Ferris' painting immortalizes this hero who inspired countless patriots with his words. Alexander Hamilton left an indelible mark on American politics; his portrait painted by John Trumbull captures his essence perfectly - ambitious yet devoted to building a strong nation founded on principles we still cherish today.