The Story of Rufus King: America's Forgotten Founding Father

John Cicala, Ph.D.
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A podcast about America’s forgotten Founding Father, Rufus King. Among his many accomplishments... - Graduated top of his class from Harvard (1777) - Was a Major in the Continental Army - Served in the Continental Congress - Proposed the first anti-slavery bill in Congress - Was a signer/framer of the U.S. Constitution - Was the first U.S. Senator for NY - Was U.S. Ambassador to England under 4 Presidents - Was the last Federalist candidate for President - Was the last signer of the Constitution to serve in the Senate - Half-brother, William, was Gov. of Maine - Son, John, was Gov. of NY

Episodes

  1. 9h ago

    Episode 2: Rufus' Ancestry

    This episode shares some information about Rufus' grandfather, John, and his father, Richard.

  2. Aug 11

    Episode #1: Introduction

    A general introduction to Rufus King and this podcast. Mr. King was a very important Founding Father who has not received the recognition or attention he should. I hope to change that with this podcast. Thank you.

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A podcast about America’s forgotten Founding Father, Rufus King. Among his many accomplishments... - Graduated top of his class from Harvard (1777) - Was a Major in the Continental Army - Served in the Continental Congress - Proposed the first anti-slavery bill in Congress - Was a signer/framer of the U.S. Constitution - Was the first U.S. Senator for NY - Was U.S. Ambassador to England under 4 Presidents - Was the last Federalist candidate for President - Was the last signer of the Constitution to serve in the Senate - Half-brother, William, was Gov. of Maine - Son, John, was Gov. of NY

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