George Washington First President of the United States.

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George Washington First President of the United States

Millard Fillmore 13 th President of the United States

Dick Cheney 46 th Vice President of the United States

Hubert Humphrey 38 th Vice President of the United States

Benjamin Franklin Founding Father

Roger Sherman Founding Father

Thesis Roger Sherman was a crucial figure in the formation of the United States based on his contributions to – The First Continental Congress – The Declaration of Independence – The Articles of Confederation – The United States Constitution

First Continental Congress

Declaration of Independence

Articles of Confederation

United States Constitution

Why do we forget?