born in the North Precinct of Braintree (now Quincy), Massachusetts. He graduated from Harvard College in 1755 and for the next two years taught school and studied law under the direction of James Putnam in Worcester, Mass.

Lawyer. Father. Scientist. Writer. Revolutionary. Governor. Vice-president. President. Philosopher. Architect. Slave Owner.

Before he could sign the final version of the Declaration, Livingston was recalled by his state. However, he sent his cousin, to sign the document in his place.

is the only person to have signed all four of the most significant documents in our nation’s early history

statesman, author, publisher, scientist, inventor and diplomat. Born into a Boston family of modest means, he had little formal education

He also negotiated the 1783 Treaty of Paris that ended the Revolutionary War (1775-83).

Our country's first Constitution.

Wrote his own epitaph and designed the obelisk grave marker that was to bear three of his accomplishments

Served as our nations first Vice President and Second President.