Peyton Randolph was a politician born into a prominent Virginia family who played a central role in colonial politics on the eve of the Revolution. As Speaker of the Virginia House of Burgesses for many years, he earned immense trust and demonstrated leadership as a moderate and reconciler amidst deepening conflict with Great Britain. In 1774, he was unanimously elected President of the First Continental Congress, laying the foundation for the unity of the Thirteen Colonies, and is honored as one of the Founding Fathers.

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