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John Jay

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John Jay Born December 12, 1745New York, New YorkDied May 17, 1829 Bedford, New York First chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, lawyer, diplomat "[American] power, respectability, and h... Read more

Jay, John

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Jay, John Excerpt from the Jay Treaty Signed on November 19, 1794 Published in Documents of American History, edited by Henry S. Commager, 1943 Signed in November 1794, the Jay Treaty (also known as J... Read more

Jay, John

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John Jay Born December 12, 1745 (New York, New York) Died May 17, 1829 (Bedford, New York) Statesman, diplomat, Supreme Court chief justice Although he originally opposed the idea of American independ... Read more

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John Jay (1745-1829), American diplomat and politician, guided American foreign policy from the end of the Revolution until George Washington's first administration was under way. Jay headed the U.S. ... Read more

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John Jay, one of the founding fathers of the United States, held more prestigious offices than any other individual. From early childhood, Jay demonstrated exceptional intelligence and ability. He com... Read more

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As a statesman, diplomat, and jurist, John Jay contributed significantly to the formation of republican order in America. Both his private correspondence and his public communications testify to his s... Read more