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John Witherspoon |
Born: February 15, 1723
Representing New Jersey at the Continental Congress
John Witherspoon (1723 -1794) was a Scottish-American clergyman and a Founding Father of the United States. He was a signatory of the Declaration of Independence and served as the sixth president of the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University). Witherspoon was an influential preacher and political figure, advocating for American independence and a strong, religious foundation in governance. He played a key role in shaping the early American political and educational landscape, contributing to the intellectual and moral foundations of the young nation. Witherspoon's legacy remains significant in both religious and political history.