James McHenry
U.S. Secretary of War
Signer of the Constitution
Signer of the Constitution
The Holy Scriptures can alone secure to society, order and peace, and to our courts of justice and constitutions of government, purity, stability and usefulness. Bibles are strong entrenchments. Where they abound, men cannot pursue wicked courses, and at the same time enjoy quiet conscience. ~ James McHenry
James McHenry Bio
Supervised the establishment of the United States Military Academy at West Point. Served with distinction under General Washington as a member of the medical staff during the Revolutionary War. Fort McHenry, where the battle of 1812 with Britain inspired the writing of the National Anthem was named after him. President of the American Bible Society when it was still part of the federal government.
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