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__**John Jay**__
 * (**December 12, 1745 – May 17, 1829)



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 * John Jay was born on December 12, 1745, to a wealthy family in New York City. Jay had to move from France to New York City, and establish the Jay family there. Right after Jay was born he moved to Manhattan to Rye for a healthier environment. Jay spent his childhood in Rye, New York. Jay was educated by private tutors until he was eight years old. In 1756, after three years, he would return to homeschooling. Jay continues his studies at King's College. In 1764 he graduated, and became a law clerk for Benjamin Kissam.


 * John Jay was very concentrated in all his work such as statesman, revolutionary, diplomat. Jay was very confident he didn't let anything stand on his way such as slavery. He became the leading opponent of slavery. Jay first two attempts to follow the law for the emancipation of all slaves. His third attempt succeeded 1799. The new law brought existence to all slaves. John also believed in federalism.


 * John Jay struggled for independence that's exactly what started the American Revolution. Jay retired to a life as a farmer, and his wife died right after. Jay had many struggles do to his wife's death.


 * =**John Jay College of Criminal Justice**=

 ﻿  Jay had a college named after him. It is located in New York City.



