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Jay served in the Continental Congress, and he was also elected its president in December 1778, and served in that capacity until September 1779. He was not only instrumental in fashioning foreign policy for the young republic, but also secured favorable peace terms from the British and the French. During the American Revolution he was an ambassador to Great Britain and France, and in that position represented the new republic well. n addition to the above contributions, Jay also became the first Secretary of State [then called Foreign Affairs] under George Washington, in 1784, and served in that capacity until 1789. Following his position in the Federal Government, in 1789, he was nominated for and became the first Chief Justice of the United States. He served in that capacity until 1795. Jay was a jurist by profession, and had had experience as a chief justice by serving in that capacity for New York State, as New York State's first Chief Justice.
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Is john jay a founding father?
yes
Where can you find a poem on john jay ............................ one of the founding father's?
i love poems and yes
What founding fathers did not become president?
Benjamin Franklin and possibly John Jay.
Which president was called the father of the con?
George Washington is seen as the main founding father as the first president. Other Founding Fathers were John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison.
What are John Jay's occupations?
Lawyer, First Supreme Court Justice, founding father (politician) and neogiator. Created Jays Treaty with British
Is john jay a founding father?
yes
Where can you find a poem on john jay ............................ one of the founding father's?
i love poems and yes
What founding fathers did not become president?
Benjamin Franklin and possibly John Jay.
Which president was called the father of the con?
George Washington is seen as the main founding father as the first president. Other Founding Fathers were John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison.
Who was John Jay's mother?
John Jay (December 12, 1745 - May 17,1829) was an American politician, statesman, revolutionary, diplomat, a Founding Father of the United States. His mother was Mary Van Cortlandt.
What are John Jay's occupations?
Lawyer, First Supreme Court Justice, founding father (politician) and neogiator. Created Jays Treaty with British
What john jay was famous?
John Jay was famous for being a Founding Father of the US, a patriot, diplomat, American statesman, and the first Chief Justice of the US. He also served as the President of the Continental Congress from 1778 to 1779.
Is there a founding father under the family name of Chumbley?
No, there was no founding father under the name 'Chumbley.' The seven founding fathers were: George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, John Jay, Benjamin Franklin and Alexander Hamilton. These were the key founding fathers. Sometimes people also say that there were four, George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin, but the main agreement is that there are seven.
Who was a founding father but not a us president?
There were seven Founding Fathers: George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, John Jay, Benjamin Franklin and Alexander Hamilton. Out of those, four were president and three were not. John Jay, Benjamin Franklin and Alexander Hamilton never became president of the United States.
John jay what did he do?
he was the father
What part in American history did john jay take part in please give a honest answer?
He was a founding Father of America and the first chief justice of the United States.
What are facts about John Jay one of the founding fathers?
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