The Man Who Has Done It All, John Langdon

This is a photo of John Langdon.

John Langdon. Who is John Langdon? To the lower class, he was not people's most favorite person. But to the upper class however, this was just simply another one of them. Another one, that would eventually end up representing them for upcoming Constitutional Convention or whenever it was the time to maker important decisions. He was born on June 26, 1741 in Portsmouth New  Hampshire. He was born during the period after The Great Awakening was slowly coming to an end. [We all can take back a journey to memory lane, where people were slowly being allowed to publicly express their religion, but it's better if we just keep it that way.]

Portsmouth, New Hampshire:Location of Birth of John Langdon

While growing up, he  attended the local grammar school; served an apprenticeship as a clerk. Later on, he  went to sea, and engaged in mercantile pursuits;which, eventually led him to becoming another "upper class" rich white man. 

John Langdon, was a prominent supporter of the revolutionary movement and active in the Revolutionary War contributing towards being a member of the  Member of the Continental Congress in 1775 and 1776. These were extremely crucial and important time periods within the nation because the Declaration of Independence was being signed by influential individuals such as Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. 

Langdon unfortunately resigned in June 1776 to become an agent for Continental prizes and superintended the construction of several ships of war.

 He was greatly remembered at the Continental Congress as he had served several terms as speaker of the State house of representatives, and during the session of 1777 staked his fortune to equip an expedition against the British. 

In a way, I guess you can say that John Langdon pretty much did it all throughout his life. He did anything anyone win today's society would dream of doing. After leaving the Continental Congress, he participated in the Battle of Bennington and commanded a company at Saratoga. 

Here a few key points to keep in mind about John Langdon, you're welcome. 

• Rhode Island member of the State Senate 1784
•  President of New Hampshire 1785-1788
•  Once again a Member of the Continental Congress in 1787
• delegate to the Federal Constitutional Convention in 1787 
•  elected to the United States Senate and served from March 4, 1789, to March 3, 1801 
• also served as President pro tempore of the Senate during the Second Congress
•  declined to accept the portfolio of Secretary of the Navy in the Cabinet of President Thomas Jefferson in 1801
•  Member, New Hampshire legislature from 1801-1805, the last two terms as speaker
•  Governor of New Hampshire 1805-1811, with the exception of 1809

Woah. At some point, that list had to end. Politicians were going around in circles switching role or reprising their roles as powerful men in the Continental Congress. This man was so successful that he even was nominated for Vice President candidate in 1812. Unfortunately, he declined the nomination. 

John Langdon died in the same location where he was born. Coincidentally? Maybe.  He died in Portsmouth, N.H., September 18, 1819 and is 6 feet below the ground at the Langdon tomb in the North Cemetery.