History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 19




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Summary: Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: * The life of Roger Sherman, signer of America's first four founding documents. * Sherman lives the typical American life beginning as a cobbler and ending as a national statesman. * Sherman's political and legal career in Connecticut. * Sherman's role in the Continental Congress and in drafting the Declaration of Independence. * Colleagues praise Sherman's character. * Sherman's role in the Great Compromise. * Sherman's deep religious beliefs and strident opposition to paper money.