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  The Articles of Confederation: America’s First Constitution

  The Articles of Confederation loosely served as the nation's first formal governing document, until ultimately being replaced by the US Constitution.
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  Roger Sherman, Revolutionary and Dedicated Public Servant

  Roger Sherman is also the only person to have signed all four of the most significant documents in our nation’s early history.
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  Soldier, Patriot, and Politician: Oliver Wolcott

  Oliver Wolcott served in military in the Seven Years' War and the American Revolution, but was also a popular member of the Continental Congress and governor of Connecticut.
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  Early Anti-slavery Advocates in 18th Century Connecticut

  Ideals advanced during the American Revolution inspired many of the state’s religious and political leaders to question and oppose slavery in the late 1700s.
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  Silas Deane (1737-1789)

  Silas Deane was a politician and diplomat credited with successfully soliciting the foreign aid the colonies needed to defeat the British during the Revolutionary War.
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  Roger Sherman (1721-1793)

  Founding Father Roger Sherman helped define the new nation in the last part of the 18th century.
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  Oliver Wolcott (1726-1797)

  Oliver Wolcott was a Revolutionary War hero who played a vital role in early Connecticut politics.
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  Oliver Ellsworth (1745-1807)

  Oliver Ellsworth was an attorney, lawmaker, and diplomat involved in some of the most celebrated achievements of the colonial period.
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  Jonathan Trumbull, Sr. (1710-1785)

  Jonathan Trumbull was a merchant and politician who rose to become one of the most famous governors in Connecticut’s history.
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  Wallingford Native Son Signed the Declaration of Independence

  Lyman Hall served in the Second Continental Congress and signed the Declaration of Independence.
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  Uriah Tracy Authors the Rules for Impeachment

  Uriah Tracy was an attorney and politician who took up arms against the British after the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
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  Oliver Wolcott Dies - Today in History: December 1

  On December 1, 1797, signer of the Declaration of Independence Oliver Wolcott died while serving his term as Connecticut’s governor.
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  Governor Jonathan Trumbull Dies - Today in History: August 17

  On August 17, 1785, Connecticut’s first governor, Jonathan Trumbull, died.
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  Roger Sherman Dies - Today in History: July 23

  On July 23, 1793, Roger Sherman—a Connecticut merchant, lawyer, and statesman—died in New Haven.
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  Connecticut Ratifies US Constitution - Today in History: January 9

  On January 9, 1788, Connecticut became the fifth state to ratify the Constitution of the United States.
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  Samuel Huntington, the first President of the United States dies - Today in History: January 5

  Samuel Huntington not only served as Connecticut's governor and a member of the Continental Congress, but, some would argue, the first President of the United States.
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  A Remarkable Signature - Who Knew?

  Roger Sherman, Connecticut merchant, lawyer, and statesman, was the only person to sign all four documents of the American Revolution.
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  Fame and Infamy for the Hulls of Derby

  Two Connecticut men, uncle and nephew, had starring roles—one in defeat and one in victory—during the War of 1812.
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  Soldier, Patriot, and Politician: The Life of Oliver Wolcott

  Oliver Wolcott served in military in the Seven Years' War and the American Revolution, but was also a popular member of the Continental Congress and governor of Connecticut.
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  How the French Saved America: Soldiers, Sailors, Diplomats, Louis XVI, and the Success of a Revolution

  To the rebelling colonies, French assistance made the difference between looming defeat and eventual triumph. Even before the Declaration of Independence was issued, King Louis XVI and French foreign minister Vergennes were aiding the rebels. After the Declaration, that assistance broadened to include wages for our troops; guns, cannon, and ammunition; engineering expertise that enabled victories and prevented defeats; diplomatic recognition; safe havens for privateers; battlefield leadership by veteran officers; and the army and fleet that made possible the Franco-American victory at Yorktown.