Robert R. Livingston

Definition

Robert R. Livingston was an American lawyer, politician, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States who served on the Committee of Five.

Analogy

Think of Livingston as your school's debate team captain who also participates in student government. His debating skills represent his legal expertise while his participation in student government mirrors his political involvement.

Related terms

Louisiana Purchase: This was a land deal between France and United States in 1803 where U.S acquired approximately 827,000 square miles of land west of Mississippi River. Livingston negotiated this deal on behalf of America.

Committee of Five: A group appointed by Second Continental Congress to draft Declaration of Independence which included Livingston among others.

Swamp Fox (Francis Marion): He was a military officer during American Revolutionary War known for his irregular methods of warfare. While not directly related to Livingston, he is another important figure from same era.