Sadie Marsh- Assignment 7

On this date: September 26^th, 1789

On September 26, 1789, Thomas Jefferson was appointed 1^st U.S. Secretary of State and John Jay became 1^st U.S. Chief Justice.

This was a very important event because it was the start of the United States. Both Thomas Jefferson and John Jay had major influences on our country. These positions helped them accomplish more and to further develop our nation.

Thomas Jefferson had already written the Declaration of Independence and was one of the founding members or the Democratic - Republican Party. He served as a diplomat to France and helped the United States keep allies in its beginning years.

John Jay was an influential man in terms of treaties (and other things…). He was involved with both the Treaty of Paris and Jay’s Treaty.  These treaties provided incredible benefits to the nation. One ended a war and the other helped to prevent one.