The Dominion of Providence over the Passions of Men
As president of the College of New Jersey (1768-94),(now Princeton University) he was both the only active clergyman and college president to sign the Declaration. John Witherspoon served on over 100 committees, including the board of war and the committee on secret correspondence or foreign affairs. He helped draft the Articles of Confederation, helped organize the executive departments, and played a major role in shaping foreign policy.
Posted by 1723 - 1794 (guest) on Mon 01 Mar 2010 07:25:42 PM UTC
The Dominion of Providence over the Passions of Men
As president of the College of New Jersey (1768-94),(now Princeton University) he was both the only active clergyman and college president to sign the Declaration. John Witherspoon served on over 100 committees, including the board of war and the committee on secret correspondence or foreign affairs. He helped draft the Articles of Confederation, helped organize the executive departments, and played a major role in shaping foreign policy.
Posted by 1723 - 1794 (guest) on Mon 01 Mar 2010 07:25:42 PM UTC