William Samuel Johnson (1727–1819) was an early American statesman who was notable for signing the United States Constitution, for representing Connecticut in the United States Senate, and for serving as president of Columbia University.
Read more about William Samuel Johnson: Early Career, American Revolution, New Nation, Contributions To The Constitutional Convention
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