Founding Fathers Collection (page 7)

General George Washington directing the retreat from Long Island to New York, 30 August 1776: steel engraving
REV. WAR: NEW YORK, 1776. General George Washington directing the retreat from Long Island to New York, 30 August 1776: steel engraving, American, 19th century

Marquis de Lafayette, George Washington, and Baron von Steuben at the Continental Armys winter encamptment at Valley
VALLEY FORGE, 1778. Marquis de Lafayette, George Washington, and Baron von Steuben at the Continental Armys winter encamptment at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, winter 1778

Appointment of Alexander Hamilton as aide de camp to the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army during the American
HAMILTON: APPOINTMENT, 1777. Appointment of Alexander Hamilton as aide de camp to the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution, 1777

The building in which the Continental Congress of 1783 held its fall session at Annapolis, Maryland: wood engraving
CONTINENTAL CONGRESS, 1783. The building in which the Continental Congress of 1783 held its fall session at Annapolis, Maryland: wood engraving, 19th century

Taking command of the Continental Army at Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 3, 1775. Steel engraving, American, c1870
GEORGE WASHINGTON, 1775. Taking command of the Continental Army at Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 3, 1775. Steel engraving, American, c1870

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

Letter from Alexander Hamilton to John Hancock, 18 September 1777, urging him to move Congress out of Philadelphia
HAMILTON: LETTER, 1777. Letter from Alexander Hamilton to John Hancock, 18 September 1777, urging him to move Congress out of Philadelphia and out of danger during the Revolutionary War

General George Washington watching the British Army depart by sea from Boston, Massachusetts
BOSTON: BRITISH EVACUATION. General George Washington watching the British Army depart by sea from Boston, Massachusetts, during the American Revolution, 1776. Line engraving, 19th century, by A

American Revolutionary soldier. Hale receiving instructions from General George Washington
NATHAN HALE (1755-1776). American Revolutionary soldier. Hale receiving instructions from General George Washington. Wood engraving, 1880, after Howard Pyle

General George Washington at the Battle of Princeton, New Jersey, 3 January 1777. Lithograph, American, 1853
PRINCETON: WASHINGTON. General George Washington at the Battle of Princeton, New Jersey, 3 January 1777. Lithograph, American, 1853

Memorandum by John Hancock, 22 June 1775, giving the relative rank of the first generals appointed by Congress
JOHN HANCOCK MEMORANDUM. Memorandum by John Hancock, 22 June 1775, giving the relative rank of the first generals appointed by Congress

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

(1755-1804) on the steps of Kings (Columbia) College, New York City, addressing the crowd on the cause of liberty
ALEXANDER HAMILTON (1755-1804) on the steps of Kings (Columbia) College, New York City, addressing the crowd on the cause of liberty, 1775. Wood engraving, 1884, after Howard Pyle

American Revolutionary patriot. Steel engraving, 19th century, after the painting by John Singleton Copley
SAMUEL ADAMS (1722-1803). American Revolutionary patriot. Steel engraving, 19th century, after the painting by John Singleton Copley

(1755-1804). Hamilton and the sentinel at Morristown, New Jersey. The sentinel did not allow Hamilton back into camp
ALEXANDER HAMILTON (1755-1804). Hamilton and the sentinel at Morristown, New Jersey. The sentinel did not allow Hamilton back into camp when he forgot the password after visiting with Eliza Schuyler

Premilinary drawing by John Trumbull for his painting of the Battle of Princeton, New Jersey, 3 January 1777
BATTLE OF PRINCETON, 1777. Premilinary drawing by John Trumbull for his painting of the Battle of Princeton, New Jersey, 3 January 1777

(1732-1799). General George Washington directing the retreat to New York, August 30, 1776
GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). General George Washington directing the retreat to New York, August 30, 1776, at the Battle of Long Island. Line engraving, American, 19th century

General George Washington at camp before the Battle of Monmouth, New Jersey, 28 June 1778
WASHINGTON AT MONMOUTH. General George Washington at camp before the Battle of Monmouth, New Jersey, 28 June 1778. Steel engraving, American, 1856

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

Reception of General Washington and the Continental Army in New York, 1776. Wood engraving, 19th century
NEW YORK: WASHINGTON, 1776. Reception of General Washington and the Continental Army in New York, 1776. Wood engraving, 19th century

John Nixon announces the Declaration of Independence at the State House, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 8 July 1776
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE John Nixon announces the Declaration of Independence at the State House, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 8 July 1776

George Washington and his troops retreating from Fort Necessity, Pennsylvania
GEORGE WASHINGTON, 1754. George Washington and his troops retreating from Fort Necessity, Pennsylvania, in 1754 at the beginning of the French and Indian War

James Madisons commission as a colonel in the Virginia militia, signed by Governor Edmund Pendleton, 1775
MADISON: COMMISSION, 1775. James Madisons commission as a colonel in the Virginia militia, signed by Governor Edmund Pendleton, 1775

(1732-1799). Washington receiving the news of his election as the first President of the United States
GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). Washington receiving the news of his election as the first President of the United States, delivered by Charles Thompson, secretary of the Old Continental Congress

General George Washington and his staff welcoming a provision train of supplies for the Continental Army
ARMY: WAGON TRAIN, 18th C. General George Washington and his staff welcoming a provision train of supplies for the Continental Army: colored engraving, 19th century

George Washingtons carriage. Drawing by D. J. Kennedy, 19th century
HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE. George Washingtons carriage. Drawing by D.J. Kennedy, 19th century

Third President of the United States. Bust of Jefferson at age 82, after the life mask taken at Monticello, Virginia
THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826). Third President of the United States. Bust of Jefferson at age 82, after the life mask taken at Monticello, Virginia, 15 October 1825, by J.H.I. Browere

President George Washington and his wife Martha at a reception. Line engraving after an illustration, 1883
WASHINGTON RECEPTION. President George Washington and his wife Martha at a reception. Line engraving after an illustration, 1883, by Howard Pyle

(1732-1799) as a colonel in the Virginia Militia: steel engraving after a copy by Anson Dickinson of Charles Wilson
GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799) as a colonel in the Virginia Militia: steel engraving after a copy by Anson Dickinson of Charles Wilson Peales portrait of 1772

James Madisons observations on drafting a Constitution for Virginia in 1776; Madison wrote these notes at the behest of
MADISON: POLITICAL NOTES. James Madisons observations on drafting a Constitution for Virginia in 1776; Madison wrote these notes at the behest of John Brown of Kentucky, October 1788

(1732-1799). First President of the United States. Washingtons letter to Congress accepting the Presidency
GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). First President of the United States. Washingtons letter to Congress accepting the Presidency, 14 April 1789

View of Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota, featuring (left to right) the likenesses of U. S
MOUNT RUSHMORE. View of Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota, featuring (left to right) the likenesses of U.S

Third President of the United States. Steel engraving
THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826). Third President of the United States. Steel engraving

The meeting of U. S. Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson (left) and Citizen Genet
JEFFERSON & GENET, 1793. The meeting of U.S. Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson (left) and Citizen Genet, the newly appointed French minister to the United States, at Philadelphia

Third President of the United States
THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826). Third President of the United States

Second President of the United States. A New Display of the United States
JOHN ADAMS (1735-1826). Second President of the United States. A New Display of the United States (President Adams surrounded by the seals of the first sixteen states). Wood engraving

General George Washingtons soldiers, aided by Count de Rochambeaus French troops, take a British redoubt, October 1781
SIEGE OF YORKTOWN, 1781. General George Washingtons soldiers, aided by Count de Rochambeaus French troops, take a British redoubt, October 1781, during the siege of Yorktown

The inauguration of George Washington as the first President of the United States at Federal Hall, New York, April 30
WASHINGTON: INAUGURATION. The inauguration of George Washington as the first President of the United States at Federal Hall, New York, April 30, 1789. Color engraving, 19th century

2nd President of the United States
JOHN ADAMS (1735-1826). 2nd President of the United States

Lithograph by Nathaniel Currier
JAMES MADISON (1751-1836). Lithograph by Nathaniel Currier

The Declaration of Independence Committee, 1776. Left-to-right: Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert R
DECLARATION COMMITTEE. The Declaration of Independence Committee, 1776. Left-to-right: Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert R. Livingston, John Adams, and Roger Sherman

4th President of the United States. Stipple engraving, 1836, by W. A. Wilmer after a painting by Gilbert Stuart
JAMES MADISON (1751-1836). 4th President of the United States. Stipple engraving, 1836, by W.A. Wilmer after a painting by Gilbert Stuart

The death of George Washington on 14 December 1799. Drawing, c1900
DEATH OF WASHINGTON, 1799. The death of George Washington on 14 December 1799. Drawing, c1900

Bookplate belonging to U. S. President John Adams (1735-1826)
ADAMS: BOOKPLATE. Bookplate belonging to U.S. President John Adams (1735-1826)

General Washington and Lafayette at Valley Forge, 1777: colored lithograph, 19th century
WASHINGTON: VALLEY FORGE. General Washington and Lafayette at Valley Forge, 1777: colored lithograph, 19th century

A page from the weather diary kept by George Washington
WASHINGTON: DIARY, 1799. A page from the weather diary kept by George Washington

(1732-1799). First President of the United States at the battle of Princeton, 3 January 1777
GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). First President of the United States at the battle of Princeton, 3 January 1777. Steel engraving, American, 1857

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

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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.