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While living in Philadelphia (1778-85), Salomon initiated a measure in behalf of Jewry in the state of Pennsylvania which later resulted in more liberal conditions of employment for them. At that time, persons seeking to qualify for civic employment in Pennsylvania were required to take an oath affirming their belief in the New as well as the Old Testaments. Salomon presented a petition to the Council of Censors on Dec. 23, 1783, in which he requested the removal of this condition, so that public service might not be closed to orthodox Jews. Later, the constitution of the state was so amended.
#ChangedRules #Jewry

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Haym soon started a brokerage company and was very successful. His clientele included a large number of prominent loyalists, however, when word of the fighting at Lexington and Concord reached New York, Haym sided with the revolting Colonials and joined New York's active "Sons of Liberty". This was to get him into serious trouble.
#SonsOfLiberty #Patriots

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Among Salomon's many other contributions to the Colonies, Salomon subscribed heavily to government loans, endorsed notes, gave generously to soldiers, and equipped several military units with his own money.
#HelpTheColonies #GiveThanksToSalomon

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Salomon soon became a successful financier and supported the patriotic cause on the outbreak of the American Revolution.
#Support #Independence

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He was an influential member of Philadelphia’s Mikveh Israel congregation, founded in 1740. He helped lead the fight to overturn restrictive Pennsylvania laws barring non-Christians from holding public office.
From 1781 on, Salomon brokered bills of exchange for the American government and extended interest-free personal loans to members of Congress, including James Madison.
#Influential #Leadership

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Haym Salomon fought on the Patriot's side and was arrested by the British as a spy in 1776. Salomon, however, continued to help prisoners of the British escape and encouraged German soldiers to desert.
#Courage #NoBritishLaws