Roger Sherman (1721–1793) was an American statesman and Founding Father, best known for being the only person to sign all four of the major American documents: the Continental Association, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the U.S. Constitution. Born in Massachusetts on April 19, 1721, Sherman was a prominent figure in Connecticut politics and a successful lawyer and merchant. He served as a delegate to the Continental Congress and was a key figure in drafting the Declaration of Independence. Sherman also played an essential role in the Constitutional Convention of 1787, where he proposed the "Great Compromise," which led to the creation of a bicameral legislature (the Senate and House of Representatives). His contributions to the foundation of the United States were significant, and he is remembered as a pragmatic and effective leader in early American history.