Charles Carroll: The Catholic Revolutionary Who Outlived the Revolution

In this episode of the America’s Founding Series, Professor Nick Giordano tells the remarkable story of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, the last living signer of the Declaration of Independence and the only Catholic to sign it. Born into immense wealth but denied basic rights due to his faith, Carroll risked everything to support American independence. His signature was more than ink. It represented a bold commitment to the words, “we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor.” Discover how this overlooked Founder became a powerful voice for liberty, challenged religious discrimination, and helped shape a freer nation, despite the contradictions he carried.

Episode Highlights:

The story of how a wealthy Catholic outsider became a key voice in America's fight for independence and a signer of the Declaration

Why Charles Carroll risked everything by boldly signing the Declaration of Independence with “of Carrollton” to ensure the British knew it was him

How Carroll championed religious freedom, helped lay the foundation for the First Amendment, and his internal contradictions on slavery

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Timestamps
02:25 A Rebel from the Elite
03:15 The Early Life of Charles Carroll as the Catholic Outsider
06:01 Charles Carroll's Role in the American Revolution
07:30 Charles Carroll is the Only Catholic to Sign the Declaration of Independence
10:30 Advocacy for Religious Rights
12:18 Contradictions in Carroll's Legacy Regarding Slavery
14:00 Carroll's Enduring Impact on America

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