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Roger Sherman (April 19, 1721 – July 23, 1793) was an early American statesman, lawyer, and a Founding Father of the United States. He is the only person to sign all four great state papers of the United States: the Continental Association , the Declaration of Independence , the Articles of Confederation , and the Constitution .
19 Jul 2024 · Roger Sherman (born April 19, 1721, Newton, Massachusetts [U.S.]—died July 23, 1793, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.) was an American politician whose plan for representation of large and small states prevented a deadlock at the U.S. Constitutional Convention of 1787.
2 Apr 2014 · (1721-1793) Who Was Roger Sherman? American Founding Father Roger Sherman studied law, became a judge and then began a long career in government. Among many political posts, he served in...
10 Jul 2022 · Roger Sherman was a Founding Father who served in various congresses and conventions during the American Revolution. He helped draft the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Great Compromise that created the bicameral legislature of the federal government.
Learn about Roger Sherman, a Connecticut delegate to the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention. He was a lawyer, a judge, a surveyor, a businessman, and a defender of the smaller states.
5 Nov 2014 · Learn about Roger Sherman, one of the only founders who participated in all four founding documents of the US. Discover his contributions to the Revolution, the Constitution, and federalism.
Learn about Roger Sherman, a Founding Father who signed all four major documents of the early United States. Explore his biography, documents, books, and interactive content from the CT Digital Archive.
