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Richard Henry Lee (January 20, 1732 – June 19, 1794) was an American statesman and Founding Father from Virginia, best known for the June 1776 Lee Resolution, the motion in the Second Continental Congress calling for the colonies' independence from Great Britain leading to the United States Declaration of Independence, which he signed.
Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about Richard Henry Lee, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States who proposed the Lee Resolution for independence from Britain. Find out his early life, public service, political views and death.
Richard Henry Lee (born Jan. 20, 1732, Stratford, Va. [U.S.]—died June 19, 1794, Chantilly, Va., U.S.) was an American statesman. Educated in England at Wakefield Academy, Lee returned to America in 1751 and served as a justice of the peace in Westmoreland county, Va.
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May 31, 2017 · Learn about Richard Henry Lee, a prominent member of the Lee family of Virginia and a key figure in the American Revolution. Explore his early life, political career, role in declaring independence, and legacy.
Oct 27, 2023 · Learn about Richard Henry Lee, a Founding Father who introduced the Resolution for Independence in 1776 and signed the Declaration of Independence. Explore his life, career, and views on slavery, the Constitution, and the Confederation Congress.
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Mar 6, 2024 · Richard Henry Lee (1732-1794) was an American politician from Virginia, who played a significant role in the American Revolution (1765-1789), particularly in the push for independence. A member of the prominent Lee family of Virginia, he served in the Second Continental Congress and, later, as a United States Senator.
Learn about Richard Henry Lee, a Virginia statesman and a key figure in the Revolutionary War. He proposed the resolution for American independence, chaired the Articles of Confederation committee, and opposed the U.S. Constitution.
