Events with tag - Thomas Jefferson

May 10, 1775

Second Continental Congress First Meeting

The Second Continental Congress convened on May 10, 1775, at Philadelphia's Independence Hall, marking a crucial turning point in American history. This assembly brought together 56 delegates from 12 colonies and established the foundation for American independence.

August 2, 1776

Declaration of Independence Signing

On August 2, 1776, the majority of 56 delegates signed the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia's Independence Hall, though the document was officially adopted on July 4th. The signing process continued through January 1777, with some delegates adding their signatures months after the initial ceremony.

January 1, 1791

First US Constitutional Crisis

In 1791, America faced its first constitutional crisis during George Washington's presidency over the establishment of the First Bank of the United States, sparking a fundamental debate between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson about constitutional interpretation.

May 14, 1804

Lewis and Clark Expedition Launches

The Lewis and Clark Expedition embarked on their historic journey from Camp Dubois near St. Louis, Missouri, launching a three-year exploration of the American West that would revolutionize the mapping and understanding of the newly acquired Louisiana Territory.