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It is ironic that the | It is ironic that the progression of US Presidents should start with Peyton Randolph. Not only did he not live to see the [[Declaration of Independence]], he was a loyalist who would certainly have opposed it. | ||
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| Peyton Randolph |
| Presided over the First Continental Congress and the Second Continental Congress |
| from 05 September 1774 (first term) 10 May 1775 (second term) |
| to 21 October 1774 (first term) 23 May 1775 (second term) |
| Vice President(s): N/A |
Peyton Randolph (1723-1775) was a pre-Constitution president presiding over the First and Second Continental Congresses.
History
During his first term of office, the Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress was adopted, as well as the Continental Association trade boycott.
Commentary
It is ironic that the progression of US Presidents should start with Peyton Randolph. Not only did he not live to see the Declaration of Independence, he was a loyalist who would certainly have opposed it.
| Preceded by: None |
Revolutionary President 1774 |
Succeeded by: Henry Middleton |
| Preceded by: Henry Middleton |
Revolutionary President 1775 |
Succeeded by: John Hancock |