The Story of Rufus King: America's Forgotten Founding Father

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A podcast about America’s forgotten Founding Father, Rufus King. Among his many accomplishments...- Graduated top of his class from Harvard (1777)- Was a Major in the Continental Army- Served in the Continental Congress- Proposed the first anti-slavery bill in Congress- Was a signer/framer of the U.S. Constitution - Was the first U.S. Senator for NY- Was U.S. Ambassador to England under 4 Presidents- Was the last Federalist candidate for President - Was the last signer of the Constitution to serve in the Senate- Half-brother, William, was Gov. of Maine- Son, John, was Gov. of NY