Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Robert Morris
He voted against independence, but remained a stalwart supporter of the new nation. Learn more about Robert Morris on today's podcast. [1:05]
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: George Clymer
A businessman, patriot, and politician, George Clymer served as a delegate from Pennsylvania at the Philadelphia Convention. [1 min. 5 secs.]
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Thomas Fitzsimons
Thomas Fitzsimons was born in Ireland, fought in the Revolutionary War, and later became leading statesman, representing Pennsylvania as a delegate to the Philadelphia Convention. [1 min. 4 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: Jared Ingersoll
Jared Ingersoll had a diverse political and legal career, and once ran for vice president. He attended every meeting of the Philadelphia Convention. [1 min. 5 secs.]
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: James Wilson
James Wilson was a Framer of the Constitution who both signed the Declaration of Independence and defended the rights of loyalists. [1 min. 20 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: Gouverneur Morris
Gouverneur Morris is known as the "Penman of the Constitution" for having written so much of the document. [1 min. 19 secs.]