People of the American Enlightenment

George Washington was a Founding Father and the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. As commander of the Continental Army, Washington led Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War against the British Empire. He is commonly known as the Father of His Country for his role in bringing about American independence.

president of the United States from 1801 to 1809 (1743–1826)

American polymath and statesman (1706–1790)

Founding Father, U.S. president from 1797 to 1801

President of the United States from 1809 to 1817 (1751–1836)

American Founding Father, philosopher, and political activist (1737–1809)

Alexander Hamilton was an American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first U.S. secretary of the treasury from 1789 to 1795 under the presidency of George Washington. He also founded America's first political party, the Federalist Party, in 1791.

Christian preacher, philosopher, and theologian (1703-1758)

Justice on the US Supreme Court (1742-1798)