7. Charles Thomson Became Known As The “Samuel Adams Of Pennsylvania
John Adams gave Charles Thomson his nickname, “Samuel Adams of Pennsylvania” because the two men showed similar characteristics during the revolution. However, unlike Samuel Adams, Thomson involved himself quickly with foreign affairs because he sat as secretary to the Continental Congress for fifteen years.
One of the tasks Thomson received was designing the Great Seal of the United States. Unfortunately, he was also a man who made as many enemies as friends. One enemy, James Searle, attacked Thomson on the Congress floor. While both men lived, they both received a cut on the face.
