Friday, August 7, 2026

Question: What other future president, besides George Washington, was a member of the First Continental Congress?

Answer: The First Continental Congress, which met Sept. 5–Oct. 26, 1774, in Philadelphia, included two future U.S. presidents among its delegates from twelve colonies: George Washington of Virginia and John Adams of Massachusetts. They helped address British policies such as the Coercive Acts and endorsed non-importation measures.