Richard Henry Lee

Richard Henry Lee was an influential American statesman and patriot during the Revolutionary era. He is best known for proposing the Virginia Resolution, which called for the colonies to declare independence from Britain, leading to the drafting of the Declaration of Independence. Lee served as a member of the Continental Congress and was an advocate for colonial rights and unity. His leadership helped shape the foundation of the United States, and he later became a U.S. Senator representing Virginia. His contributions were pivotal in the fight for independence and the formation of the new nation.