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60 Second Civics: George Wythe
George Wythe was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, but didn't sign the Constitution, but he worked to get it ratified. He lived to age 80, but was probably poisoned by a relative. [1 min. 9 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: Oliver Ellsworth
Oliver Ellsworth contributed a lot to our country. He was one of the authors of the Great Compromise and is responsible for the Judiciary Act of 1789. [1 min. 5 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: William Samuel Johnson
William Samuel Johnson tried to be a peacemaker during the Revolution. Failing at that, he served as a delegate from Connecticut and helped write the Constitution. [1 min. 4 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: Roger Sherman
Roger Sherman had a successful career by any standard. He served in the House and Senate and helped draft the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and Constitution. [1 min. 15 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: Richard Bassett
Richard Bassett was a man of accomplishment, like so many of his contemporaries at the Philadelphia Convention. Bassett represented Delaware at the convention. [1 min. 2 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: Gunning Bedford Jr.
Today we learn about the Framer who was James Madison's college roommate. Gunning Bedford, Jr. represented Delaware in the Constitutional Convention after studying law in Philadelphia. [1 min.]
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60 Second Civics: John Dickinson
John Dickinson had a large role in Revolution-era America. He had strongly opposed British taxation and helped write the Articles of Confederation and Constitution. [1 min. 15 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: George Read
George Read supported "dignified" protests against the British, but did not sign the Declaration. He argued for ratification of the Constitution as a delegate from Delaware. [1 min. 15 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: Abraham Baldwin
Abraham Baldwin was a founder of the University of Georgia and a Framer of the Constitution. He represented Georgia at the Philadelphia Convention. [1 min. 3 sec.]
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60 Second Civics: William Few
The British forced his family to flee to Georgia, but William Few became one of the state's first senators.
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60 Second Civics: William Houston
This Framer of the Constitution was criticized as having little or no legal or political knowledge. He was one of the first trustees at the University of Georgia and represented Georgia at the Philadelphia Convention. [58 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: William Pierce
William Pierce served in the Revolutionary War and helped frame the Constitution, but is best known for his descriptions of other delegates. He was a delegate for Georgia [1 min. 1 sec.]
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60 Second Civics: Daniel Carroll
One of the two Catholic signers of the Constitution, Daniel Carroll campaigned for ratification in Maryland. [1 min. 5 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer
Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer was a delegate to the Philadelphia Convention from Maryland. He supported the positions of James Madison and favored a strong national government. [53 secs.]
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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: The Reformation Part 5
Today we discuss the origin of American Puritans. What was the mission of the Puritans? [1 min. 21 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: Rufus King
One of the youngest delegates to the Philadelphia Convention, Rufus King spoke eloquently and argued for a stronger national government. He has an extensive political resume. [1 min. 17 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: Caleb Strong
Caleb Strong served as a senator and governor of Massachusetts and was an ardent supporter of the Constitution. He was a delegate from Massachusetts in the Philadelphia Convention. Learn about Strong on today's podcast. [1:27]
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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: John Langdon
One of the two delegates to the Constitutional Convention from New Hampshire, John Langdon had little education, but made his mark in Revolution-era America. [1 min. 11 secs.]