Sadly, I had heard of George Mason, was even taught about him in school. Why sadly? Because it was in France. I honestly don't remember ever hearing him mentioned except as not signing the Constitution in any class in the United States. In France, he was mentioned as the basic author of the French Constitution -- it was his words and ideas for the American Constitution and the Bill of Rights that they used for their ideas.

I knew some of his battles but I didn't realize how much it had actually cost him. What a tragic story for such a great man.

Thank you, Barb.