University of Groningen
American History: Documents: The Jay Treaty, 1794 (Full Text)
The full text of the Jay Treaty of 1794. A great resource at looking at the specific problems between the new United States and Great Britain.
George Washington University
Birth of a Nation: The First Federal Congress 1789 1791
An exhaustive look at the first Congress during George Washington's presidency. Find out about the precedents that were set and the interpretations that had to be made about the new Constitution. A fabulous site from George Washington...
Other
The Federalist Papers: John Jay
A good biography of John Jay's extensive political efforts for U.S. throughout his life.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: Alexander Hamilton: The Man Who Made Modern America
[Free Registration/Login Required] A marvelous look at the life of Alexander Hamilton shown through primary documents in this interactive site.
Library of Congress
Loc: Religion and the Founding of American Rep.: Religion and the Federal Gov
This site from the Library of Congress presents selections of articles, writings, and pictures that summarize the beliefs of the early American politicians that morality and personal independence were essential for the country. Links to...
US National Archives
Nara: Prologue Magazine: Women and Naturalization
A lengthy essay on George Washington proposing that his real accomplishments as first President of the U.S. and winner of the Revolutionary War have been overshadowed by the myths and stories of the Cherry Tree, teeth, and no lies....
Other
George Washington: Elected First President
This site provides a description of the election of 1788. A brief editorial about the election is given. A narrative on the early life of Washington is also included.
Library of Congress
Loc: American Memory: George Washington Papers: Series 2 Letterbooks
The list in Washington's own hand of his nominations for various offices in his administration including Attorney General.
US Department of State
U.s. Department of State: Thomas Jefferson: First Secretary of State, 1790 1793
This site by the Bureau of Public Affairs, U.S. Department of State offers information about Thomas Jefferson's role as the first Secretary of State to George Washington.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: Life of George Washington: Reflections
This is the last chapter of a biography of Washington which was written only eight years after his death by David Ramsay, a man who had known Washington personally, and who had been "an active player in the momentous events of America's...
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Harry S. Truman Library & Museum: Why Does the President Need a Cabinet?
Find out why a president needs a cabinet and scroll down to find out about President Washington's first Cabinet.
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: Edmund Randolph Fact Sheet
This site provides some insight into Randolph's family as well as political life.
US Senate
U.s. Senate: The Senate Moves to Philadelphia, 1790
One provision of the Residence Act of 1790 was that the federal government would reside in Philadelphia until 1800. This article discusses that first meeting there.
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: Founding Fathers: Edmund Randolph
The major focus of this site is Randolph's role in the creation of the Constitution and his views on the structure of the executive branch of government.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Historic Valley Forge: Major General Alexander Hamilton
A short biography of Alexander Hamilton containing information on his military service during the American Revolution as well as his later life in politics.
Other
Hall of the Secretaries of State: Thomas Jefferson
This resource provides a brief profile account of Jefferson's career as a Secretary of State. It includes a list of notable events during his office.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: John Jay
A brief biography of John Jay's life and political career. Discusses his role in the First Continental Congress and authoring of three articles that are now collectively known as "The Federalist."
This Nation
This Nation: Proclamation of Neutrality (1793)
Read the text of the Proclamation of Neutrality issued by George Washington in April, 1793, showing his effort to keep his new nation safe from unhealthy alliances.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Henry Knox: Secretary of War
Read about Henry Knox, George Washington's first Secretary of War. Particularly interesting is his intent to honor the treaties made with the Native Americans.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: James Mc Henry, With Portrait
This page provides a paragraph which lists McHenry's accomplishments, and a portrait.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Edmund Randolph
Ushistory.org provides this biography of Edmund Randolph includes highlights of his political career and his role during the Constitutional Convention. Randolph went on to serve as Secretary of State.
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: Founding Fathers: New York: Alexander Hamilton
A short biography of one of America's founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton.
Library of Congress
Loc: James Mc Henry to Alexander Hamilton
This is a transcript of a letter of Delegates to Congress written by James McHenry to Alexander Hamilton: Volume 21 October 1, 1783 - October 31, 1784.