John Jay: The First Chief Justice

John Jay was the first chief justice of the USA. He also crafted the boundaries and responsibilities of the supreme court the United States. He was born Dec. 12 1745 in New York. John Jay grew up outside of new york city, and did not move around because mom was teacher at his school. He went to King’s College, now known as Columbia University. “Jay threw himself into the political world and became a successful attorney. Jay quickly learned that the British government would not take the colonies seriously unless America declared and won a war. It was after this revelation that he began his efforts to promote revolution in the colonies.” The war was promoting young men who had experience in politician. He was appointed and John had a large role in drafting the new constitution.
John Jay was then later appointed president of the continental congress which was one of the highest civilian positions in the warfare.John Jay was then reappointed to be a diplomatic position in