John Jay epitomized the selfless leader of the American Revolution. Born to a prominent New York family, John Jay gained notoriety as a lawyer in his home state. He favored a moderate approach to Britain but joined his fellow Patriots once the Declaration of Independence was signed. Jay's fellow Founders regarded him so highly that they elected him President of the Assembly, the highest office in the land under the Articles of Confederation.

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declaration of independence, federalist papers, first chief justice of the supreme court, john jay

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