Oliver Wolcott: The Forgotten Founder & Declaration of Independence Signer
About this episode
This episode explores the life and contributions of Oliver Wolcott, a lesser-known signer of the Declaration of Independence and a dedicated patriot during the American Revolution.
Oliver Wolcott, a Forgotten Founder and Declaration of Independence signer, picked up a musket to defend the nation he helped create. Discover the remarkable patriot who signed America's founding document, fought for independence, and devoted his life to serving the American republic. Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin remain household names, yet few Americans know Oliver Wolcott, one of the forgotten Founding Fathers who signed the Declaration of Independence and fought in the American Revolution. A physician, farmer, judge, soldier, and Governor of Connecticut, Wolcott never sought fame or recognition. He simply answered the call whenever his country needed him. This episode of America's Founding Series, part of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, follows Oliver Wolcott from the halls of Independence to the Battle of Ridgefield and beyond. Discover how one of America's most overlooked Founding Fathers helped secure American independence and why his life of duty, sacrifice, personal responsibility, and public service offers timeless lessons for preserving liberty 250 years later. What You'll Learn In This Episode: Why Oliver Wolcott risked everything by signing the…
People in this episode
Host: Professor Nick Giordano
Topics covered
- Founding Fathers
- American Revolution
- Oliver Wolcott
- Declaration of Independence
- patriotism
- public service
Keywords
- Oliver Wolcott
- Declaration of Independence
- American Revolution
- Founding Fathers
- patriot
- public service
- Battle of Ridgefield
- history
- politics
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Books & works: Declaration of Independence
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