John Witherspoon Statue in Princeton University — Attraction in Princeton

Sixth president of College of New Jersey. Raised funds to set the school on the right path and create syllabus structure and entrance criteria. When he ran the college, its primary purpose was to train ministers.

Witherspoon supported the American Revolution. He was elected into the Continental Congress for NJ delegation. He also was a staunch supporter of the US Constitution.

Nassau Hall, which had suffered damages during the British Occupation during the Revolutionary War was rebuilt thanks to John...

He was a President of Princeton University and also signed the Declaration of Independence. At the same time owned enslaved people and also voted against abolishing slavery in New Jersey. Just like modern American leaders, who lecture other nation on Democracy, human rights, etc., while at the same time occupying and exploiting every nook and corner...

Good place to get a photo. Witherspoon was a signer of the Decleration of Independence and early Princeton president. One of the most important figures in Princeton history, and also a significant figure in American history. He was a...