- John Rutledge - Wikipedia
John Rutledge Jr (September 17, 1739 – June 21, 1800) was an American Founding Father, politician, and jurist who served as one of the original associate justices of the Supreme Court and the second chief justice of the United States
- John Rutledge | History, Constitutional Convention, Slavery | Britannica
At the Constitutional Convention in 1787, Rutledge spoke for Southern planters by supporting slavery He argued in favour of dividing society into classes as a basis for representation and also postulated high property qualifications for holding office
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- John Rutledge, Facts, Significance, Life, Career
John Rutledge was a successful lawyer from Charleston, South Carolina He is important because he participated in key events that shaped the American Revolution, including the Stamp Act Congress, First Continental Congress, Second Continental Congress, and Constitutional Convention
- Key Figures in the Ratification of the Constitution: John Rutledge
The new government under the Constitution soon lured Rutledge He was a Presidential elector in 1789 and Washington then appointed him as Associate Justice of the U S Supreme Court, but for some reason he apparently served only a short time
- John Rutledge - American Battlefield Trust
Rutledge favored basing new governments on constitutions; he helped draft the State Constitution of South Carolina in 1776 He became President (Governor) of South Carolina, leading the state during the early years of the Revolutionary War
- John Rutledge | The First Amendment Encyclopedia
Rutledge was a gifted orator with a keen legal mind who strongly supported balanced government and the protection of property rights He was especially devoted to the freedoms of speech and press, even before they were incorporated into the First Amendment
- Rutledge, Tennessee - Wikipedia
Rutledge is situated near the center of Richland Valley, a narrow valley that stretches for some 35 miles (56 km) along the southern base of Clinch Mountain between Blaine and Bean Station
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