The Founding Fathers of the United States were individuals from the
Thirteen Colonies in North America who led the American Revolution against the Kingdom of Great Britain and contributed to the establishment of the United States of America. The Founding Fathers represented a cross-section of 18th-century U.S. leadership. Almost all of them were well-educated men of means who were leaders in their communities. Many were also prominent in national affairs. Virtually every one had taken part in the American Revolution; at least 29 had served in the Continental Army, most of them in positions of command.
George Washington (1732-1799)
James Madison (1751-1836)
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
John Adams (1735-1826)
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
Alexander Hamilton (1755-1804)
George Mason (1725-1792)
Gouverneur Morris (1725-1816)
Roger Sherman (1721-1793)
James Wilson (1742-1798)
John Jay (1745 – 1829)
Richard Bland (1710 – 1776)