Selection of Historical Figures from the United States Revolutionary Period, including Patriots and Founders.

US Patriots and Founders

The Revolutionary Founders and Patriots: the Genius of the People

In American history, Britain’s 150-year old colonies in North America became restless when the crown ignored their established rights and freedoms. Repressing dissent ended in an eight-year guerilla war and a movement toward independence. Early dissidents Thomas Paine, Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry were called patriots by some and traitors by others. In the revolutionary War, George Washington, Von Steuben and Lafayette led the military effort.

Once established as an independent republic, Adams, Jefferson, Hamilton, Madison and many other founders engaged in a second struggle to form a “perfect union.” The miracle of the era is that there were so many men of patience, wisdom, forethought, and education in places of leadership at one time. It was a circumstance unique in U.S. History. The U.S. Patriots and Founders Figures are currently in the collections of the Museum of Ventura County.

Portrait of Mercy Otis Warren Mercy Otis Warren
Portrait of Samuel Adams Samuel Adams
Portrait of Patrick Henry Patrick Henry
Portrait of Marquis de Lafayette aka. Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier from Historical Figures of France Marquis de Lafayette
Portrait of Richard Henry Lee Richard Henry Lee
Portrait of Thomas Paine Thomas Paine
Portrait of Baron Von Steuben aka. Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben from US Patriots and Founders Baron Von Steuben
Portrait of Benedict Arnold aka. "America's Hannibal" from US Patriots and Founders Benedict Arnold
Portrait of General John Burgoyne aka. "Gentleman Johnny" from US Patriots and Founders General John Burgoyne
Portrait of Benjamin Franklin aka. "The First American" from US Patriots and Founders Benjamin Franklin
Portrait of George Washington (at Valley Forge) aka. "The American Cincinnatus" from US Patriots and Founders George Washington – at Valley Forge
Portrait of Martha Washington (at Valley Forge) Martha Washington – at Valley Forge
Portrait of George III 1780 aka. George III of England, George William Frederick from Historical Figures of England George III 1780
Portrait of Sir Henry Clinton Sir Henry Clinton
Portrait of George Washington (President) aka. "The Father of His Country" from US Patriots and Founders George Washington – President
Portrait of John Jay aka. "First Chief Justice" from US Patriots and Founders John Jay
Portrait of Martha Washington (First Lady) Martha Washington – First Lady
Portrait of Peggy Shippen Peggy Shippen
Portrait of Abigail Adams aka. "Nabby" from US Patriots and Founders Abigail Adams
Portrait of John Adams aka. "His Rotundity" from US Patriots and Founders John Adams
Portrait of Alexander Hamilton aka. "Little Lion" from US Patriots and Founders Alexander Hamilton
Portrait of Thomas Jefferson aka. "The Sage of Monticello" from US Patriots and Founders Thomas Jefferson
Sally Hemings
Portrait of John Marshall aka. "The Great Chief Justice" from US Patriots and Founders John Marshall
Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte aka. "The Little Corporal" from Historical Figures of France Napoleon Bonaparte
Portrait of James Madison aka. "Father of the Constitution" from US Patriots and Founders James Madison
Portrait of Dolley Madison aka. Dorthea Todd from US Patriots and Founders Dolley Madison
Portrait of James Monroe aka. "The Last Cocked Hat" from US Patriots and Founders James Monroe
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