Fascinating. Ages of Founding Fathers in 1776: James Monroe 18 Aaron Burr 20 John Marshall 20 Alexander Hamilton 21 James Madison 25 Benjamin Rush 30 John Jay 30 Thomas Jefferson 33 Thomas Paine 39

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that’s fucking insane
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Mean average 24 and a bit
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Please 🛑 crochety
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They were way beyond their years. Most had law degrees.we need to move back towards the real constitution. Being in politics was a service. None paid service. Let’s go back to that
Why are they depicted as old farts in paintings?
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And George Washington was 44 yrs old. Not sure people consider him a founding father but still a central figure of that era.
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Life expectancy was around 45 then also. Have to consider context.
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average life span in 1776? Google answers vary from 35 to 46 on 1st page of answers.
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Excellent. Then George Washington was 44-so our age is perfect for forming the Continental Army 2.0 for Conquering Our War of Terror Sister & Brothers & bringing forth America 2.0-saving their & our & the nation’s soul! CEASE-FIRE/GATHER/SHARE: THE GOOD NEWS - MLK JR. ❤️🇺🇸🌎✊🏾