John Jay

John Jay ( born December 12, 1745 in New York City; † May 17, 1829 in Westchester County, New York) was a politician and founding father of the United States. He served 19 October 1789 to 29 June 1795 First, the Office of the Chief Justice.

During the struggle for the independence of the United States Jay played a major role. He was the fifth President of the Continental Congress, and thus of 10 December 1778 to 27 September 1779 leaders of the community from which the United States should emerge. His predecessor in office was Henry Laurens, his successor Samuel Huntington.

At the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia Jay did not attend, but he contributed five essays on the Federalist Papers at. 1779-1782 Jay worked as the first Ambassador of the United States in Spain.

1792 President George Washington sent him to London to negotiate a new treaty with the British government. The contract by which he came home, also known as Jay's Treaty, disappointed many Americans. Jay was so unpopular that he once remarked that he could drive from Boston to Philadelphia, only under illumination by burning dolls with his likeness. However, since no other treaty text could be negotiated, it was decided to Jay's treaty was acceptable, and he was signed by Washington.

Another diplomatic mission led Jay 1794 abroad, this time to France. During his time there, he was elected Governor of the State of New York. Jay gave up his judgeship and remained until 1800 governor. President John Adams nominated him again straight for the Supreme Court; the Senate quickly confirmed this appointment, but Jay refused to his poor health and referring to the fact that the Court, the " energy, weight and dignity [ missing ], which are essential for its intended support of the government."

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