Look beyond the myths and legends. In reality, the founding fathers were a diverse group of men-- some were puritanical, others philanderers; some were wealthy, other were plagued with money woes. Discover the great accomplishments and also the very human flaws of the founding fathers.

The road to revolution -- The fight for freedom -- Independence! -- Framing a new government -- The new American republic --George Washington -- John Adams -- Thomas Jefferson -- James Madison -- Benjamin Franklin -- Alexander Hamilton -- John Jay -- John Hancock -- Benjamin Harrison -- Richard Henry Lee and Francis Lightfoot Lee -- Robert Morris -- Benjamin Rush -- Rufus King -- Gouverneur Morris -- John Dickinson -- Charles Cotesworth Pinckney -- Thomas Paine -- Patrick Henry -- John Marshall -- James Monroe -- The legacy of the founding fathers.