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==Politics==
==Politics==
Button Gwinnett's first foray into government was his election victory for Commons House of Assembly in 1769. In 1776, he was elected by the general assembly congress in Savannah, Georgia. <ref>[http://colonialhall.com/gwinnett/gwinnett.php http://colonialhall.com/gwinnett/gwinnett.php Button Gwinnett, ColonialHall.com]</ref> Also in 1776, he was appointed commander of Georgia's continental militia. This action was hotly contested by Colonel Lackland M'Intosh, brigadier general of the continental brigade. Subsequently, Gwinnett resigned and represented the [[Continental Congress]], signing the Declaration. When he returned home Gwinnett was elected president in Georgia. Once again, he took control of the continental militia and the rivalry with M'Intosh ensued. With the assumption of great power, he relieved General M'Intosh of his troops. Gwinnett led an expedition force against British East Florida. His actions failed miserably it was thwarted by Lachlan McIntosh and his brother George. Gwinnett was charged with malfeasance but acquitted. Subsequently the public soured on him, Gwinnett would lose election for Governor.
Button Gwinnett's first foray into government was his election victory for Commons House of Assembly in 1769. In 1776, he was elected by the general assembly congress in Savannah, Georgia. <ref>[http://colonialhall.com/gwinnett/gwinnett.php http://colonialhall.com/gwinnett/gwinnett.php Button Gwinnett, ColonialHall.com]</ref> Also in 1776, he was appointed commander of Georgia's continental militia. This action was hotly contested by Colonel Lackland M'Intosh, brigadier general of the continental brigade. Subsequently, Gwinnett resigned and represented the [[Continental Congress]], signing the Declaration. When he returned home, Gwinnett was elected president in Georgia. Once again, he took control of the continental militia and the rivalry with M'Intosh ensued. With the assumption of great power, he relieved General M'Intosh of his troops. Gwinnett led an expedition force against British East Florida. His actions failed miserably and it was thwarted by none other than Lachlan McIntosh and his brother George. Gwinnett was charged with malfeasance but acquitted. Subsequently the public soured on him, Gwinnett would lose election for Governor.
==Death==
==Death==