John Jay

John Jay was a founding father of the United States, serving as a key diplomat, jurist, and politician. He helped draft the U.S. Constitution and was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, shaping American legal principles. Jay also served as the first Secretary of State and was instrumental in negotiating important treaties, including the Treaty of Paris that ended the Revolutionary War. His leadership helped establish the framework for the U.S. government and strengthen its international position during its formative years.