14 Lawmakers, Writers, And Historians Pick Their Favorite Forgotten Founding Fathers

When we talk about the Founding Fathers, we’re usually just talking about the Big Five: George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton.

Of course, these men deserve our veneration.

But Jefferson, Madison, and Washington are synonymous with the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and presidency, respectively.

Adams and Hamilton both have award-winning ...