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13. Mai 2024 · John Jay (born Dec. 12, 1745, New York, N.Y. [U.S.]—died May 17, 1829, Bedford, N.Y., U.S.) was a Founding Father of the United States who served the new nation in both law and diplomacy. He established important judicial precedents as the first chief justice of the United States (1789–95) and negotiated the Jay Treaty of 1794 ...
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- Who Was John Jay?
- Early Life
- During The Revolutionary War
- A New Constitution and 'The Federalist Papers'
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- Death and Legacy
John Jay was an American statesman and Founding Father who served in several government offices. Initially wary of the disruption that independence would bring, he soon devoted himself to the American Revolution. Jay served in the Continental Congress, was a diplomat, wrote some of The Federalist Papersand was the first chief justice of the U. S. S...
Born in New York City, on December 12, 1745, Jay spent his childhood in nearby Rye, New York. Jaycame from a wealthy merchant family whose ancestors included French Huguenots. After graduating from King's College in 1764, Jay began a career as a lawyer. He was already well-established in his career by the time that rifts with Great Britain and call...
Jay represented New York at the Continental Congress in 1774. His conservative nature initially had him searching for a way to maintain ties with Great Britain, something many other colonists also desired. However, wanting to ensure that colonists' rights would be respected, Jay soon wholeheartedly supported the revolution. In 1776, Jay went back t...
With peace secured, Jay became the foreign affairs secretary under the Articles of Confederation. Frustration with the limited power of the state he represented led Jay to support a stronger central government, and a new Constitution. Jay put pen to paper to show his support, joining Alexander Hamilton and James Madison to write five of the essays ...
In 1789, George Washingtonappointed Jay as the Supreme Court's first chief justice, a role he held until 1795. Jay took a break from judicial duties in 1794, when he went to Great Britain to address contentious issues such as exports, seizures and occupation. The resulting "Jay Treaty" sparked protests because it was considered too favorable for th...
In 1801, Jay stepped away from public life to retire to his farm in Bedford, New York. He died at his farm on May 17, 1829, at the age of 83. Having served his country for years as a judge, Constitutional advocate, diplomat and in elected office, Jay merits a place of honor among the Founding Fathers of the United States.
John Jay (December 23 [ O.S. December 12], 1745 – May 17, 1829) was an American statesman, diplomat, abolitionist, signatory of the Treaty of Paris, and a Founding Father of the United States. He served from 1789 to 1795 as the first chief justice of the United States and from 1795 to 1801 as the second governor of New York.
John Jay, gemalt 1794 von Gilbert Stuart. John Jay (* 12. Dezember 1745 in New York City, Provinz New York; † 17. Mai 1829 in Bedford, New York) war ein Politiker, Jurist und einer der Gründerväter der Vereinigten Staaten.
28. Jan. 2010 · Learn about John Jay, a key figure in the American Revolution, the Federalist Papers, the Supreme Court and the Jay Treaty. Find out his achievements, challenges and legacy in U.S. history.
13. Dez. 2023 · December 12, 1745–May 17, 1829. John Jay was a Founding Father and the First Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Jay represented New York in the Continental Congress and was an author of the Federalist Papers. He wrote the Constitution of New York and served as Governor from 1795-1801.
A Brief Biography of John Jay. John Jay's long and eventful life, from 1745 to 1829, encompassed the movement for American independence and the creation of a new nation — both processes in which he played a full part. His achievements were many, varied and of key importance in the birth and early years of the fledgling nation.
