The Notary Who Helped Shape America: Thomas McKean & the Road to Independence | The Traveling Notary

Описание: While Notaries today are more important than they have ever been, they have always been a vital part of American history—witnessing revolutions, signing declarations, and shaping the foundations of democracy.

In July 1776, history was made in Philadelphia as the Founding Fathers ratified the Declaration of Independence. But among the well-known figures of the American Revolution was a lesser-known hero—Thomas McKean, a Notary Public who played a pivotal role in securing America’s freedom.

📜 Join me, Sean Quinn, The Traveling Notary, as I uncover the untold history of Notaries in America—starting with their unexpected role in the fight against British rule. From the Stamp Act protests to the ratification of the Declaration of Independence, McKean's story is one of determination, defiance, and nation-building.

🔹 How did the Stamp Act impact Notaries and fuel revolutionary tensions?
🔹 Why was McKean’s vote crucial to Delaware’s decision for independence?
🔹 How did a Notary Public influence the first state constitution and the Articles of Confederation?

We’ll also explore the historical significance of Independence Hall, the Stamp Act Congress, and the dramatic midnight ride of Caesar Rodney—a journey that helped secure America’s future.

🖊️ Special thanks to the Museum of the American Revolution for their invaluable insights! Visit them at AmRevMuseum.org or stop by in person at 3rd & Chestnut, in Philadelphia.

0:00 Introduction to The Traveling Notary
1:30 The Struggle Over the New World
2:37 The Stamp Act’s Impact on Colonists and Colonial Notaries
4:50 Responding with the Declaration of Rights and Grievances
5:26 Thomas McKean, Founding Father and Notary Public
7:43 Repeal of The Stamp Act
9:03 Resentment Grows Among the Colonies
9:44 The First Continental Congresses
10:27 Rise of American Revolutionary Thought
12:04 The Second Continental Congress
13:26 Voting for and Declaring Independence
14:20 Impact of the Declaration of Independence
15:31 Signings that Changed the Course of America
16:48 Independence as Treason Against the Crown
17:55 Celebrating the Revolutionary Signer
18:32 How The Declaration of Independence Continues to Inspire
21:48 The Lasting Legacy of Thomas McKean
23:40 What’s Next for The Traveling Notary?

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