George Clinton

Fourth Vice President of the U.S.A

July 26, 1739 Little Britain, New York, United States

April 20, 1812 Washington, D.C., United States

Cornelia Tappen

George Clinton was an American politician and soldier who served as the fourth Vice President of United States, from 1805 to 1812, in the administrations of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. One of the most popular politicians in early America, Clinton was tutored at home and became a soldier in his teenage years, serving in the French and Indian War. Later, he joined politics, serving as a member of the New York Assembly under British rule and later became a member of the Continental Congress. With much popularity among the people of New York, Clinton held the New York governor's post for 21 years, from 1777 to 1795 and from 1801 to 1804, as a strong leader and competent administrator.His reputation was enhanced by his able service as a war governor, a post which was more often military than political. A moderate reformer, he also promoted construction of roads and buildings, and appealed to the middle-class democracy of New York State, becoming the longest-serving governor of a U.S. state.Being a follower of Jefferson, in the election of 1804, Clinton was elected as his vice presidential running mate. Clinton served one term as Jefferson's vice president and in 1808, after an unsuccessful attempt to win nomination for president, he was re-elected for vice presidency under President James Madison. He died shortly before the expiration of his second term and became the first vice president to die in office