About this episode

This episode explores the life and contributions of Benjamin Rush, including his connections to the Declaration of Independence.

On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out about Benjamin Rush. His life in Scotland, his social life, his love life, there’s so much to explore. Did Benjamin Rush manage to handpick several future signers of the Declaration of Independence? Yeah, maybe. There’s not much Benjamin Rush didn’t do, including but not limited to writing character profiles about all of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Click Here for Sources ⁠⁠Click Here for Merch⁠⁠ We want to hear from you! What did you find interesting? What do you want to find out next? Email us: ⁠foundedhistory@gmail.com⁠ Founded is a part of the Airwave Media network. Please contact ⁠⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠⁠ if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Tori Phantom

Topics covered

• Benjamin Rush
• Declaration of Independence
• American history
• social life
• love life

Keywords

• Benjamin Rush
• Declaration of Independence
• history
• social life
• love life

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Organizations: Airwave Media, megaphone

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