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60 Second Civics: Luther Martin
Luther Martin did not sign the Constitution because he could not gain enough support for ideas he thought were important. Nevertheless, Martin favored a bill of rights, which was eventually adopted. [1 min. 17 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: James Mc Henry
James McHenry was born in Ireland in 1753. He acceded to positions of authority in Maryland and in the national government. [1 min. 2 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: John Francis Mercer
John Francis Mercer studied law under Thomas Jefferson. He opposed a strong central government and opposed ratification of the Constitution. [1 min. 5 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: Elbridge Gerry
Today we learn about Elbridge Gerry, the Framer of the Constitution who gave the English language the term "gerrymander." [1 min. 29 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: Nathaniel Gorham
Today's Framer is Nathaniel Gorham of Massachusetts, who played an important role in the Philadelphia Convention as a delegate from Massachusetts. [1 min. 2 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: Nicholas Gilman
Nicholas Gilman was a Framer of the Constitution from New Hampshire. He worked to ensure ratification of the document in New Hampshire. [1 min. 7 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: David Brearly
David Brearly was an avid patriot and a Framer of the Constitution from New Jersey. [1 min. 9 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: William C. Houston
Happy Independence Day! Today we learn about William C. Houston, a Framer of the Constitution from New Jersey. [1 min. 1 sec.]
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60 Second Civics: William Livingston
William Livingston was a Framer from New Jersey. He served in the Continental Congress and as governor of the state. [1 min. 14 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: William Paterson
William Paterson was born in Ireland. His parents emigrated to America and he became an influential Framer of the Constitution and Supreme Court justice. [1 min. 4 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: William Blount
William Blount, a Framer of the Constitution from North Carolina, went on to become a senator from Tennessee and was expelled for planning an invasion of Spanish territory. [1 min. 9 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: Richard Dobbs Spaight Sr.
Richard Dobbs Spaight was only 29 when he attended the Philadelphia Convention and looked forward to a successful political career. His life was cut short, however, when he was killed in a duel at the age of 44. [1 min. 9 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: William R. Davie
William R. Davie founded the University of North Carolina and was a Framer of the Constitution. [1 min. 8 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: Alexander Martin
Alexander Martin, a delegate of the Philadelphia Convention, was aquitted of the charge of cowardice after the Battle of Germantown, but it didn't hurt his political career. [1 min. 12 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: Thomas Fitzsimons
Thomas Fitzsimons was born in Ireland, fought in the Revolutionary War, and later became leading statesman, representing Pennsylvania as a delegate to the Philadelphia Convention. [1 min. 4 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: James Wilson
James Wilson was a Framer of the Constitution who both signed the Declaration of Independence and defended the rights of loyalists. [1 min. 20 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: John Rutledge
Framer John Rutledge supported the interests of the Southern states at the Philadelphia Convention. [1 min. 29 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: Pierce Butler
Pierce Butler was the son of an Anglo-Irish parliamentarian, but became a firebrand for the American side and a Framer of the Constitution. [1 min. 8 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: Jacob Broom
Farmer, surveyor, mapmaker, Framer of the Constitution: Jacob Broom did it all. He represented Delaware at the Philadelphia Convention. [1 min. 5 secs.]