Jacob Kasich

Jacob Kasich (March 18, 1752 - c. 1802) is a Businessman, Soldier and politician, And is the second generation in his family.

## Early Life

Jacob Kasich was born into a wealthy family who owned a textile business. His dad William Kasich was a state legislator for Philadelphia, When Jacob Kasich was 17 in 1769 when his father died of small pox. Jacob decided to follow in his fathers footsteps by becoming a state legislator in 1773, In 1774 Jacob Kasich enlisted in the continental army and fought in the Battle of Lexington and Concord and the siege of Boston. In 1779 Jacob Kasich was promoted to sergeant.

### Early Political Career

In 1773 Jacob Kasich was elected the Philadelphia state legislator with 100% of the vote and remained a state legislator until 1790 when he was picked as the Minister To Prussia by president George Washington, in 1794 Jacob Kasich plans to run for Pennsylvania senate.

### The Kasich Scandal

Washington, realizing his declining approval, decided to start working on passing new laws and executive orders. In 1791 alone, President Washington signed 5 executive orders of varying degree, and made multiple speeches that were published in notable newspaper. However, a scandal began in April 1791 that could potentially end the President's chances at a second term.

President Washington made it a priority to keep in close contact select European Nations. Prussia was one of them. Jacob Kasich, a Democratic-Republican from Pennsylvania, was chosen to be Minister to Prussia. But on April 19th, 1791, it was announced that Kasich had been fired from the position, replaced by Clinton Wilson of the same state. 2 days later, Kasich made a public statement to *"The Republican"*, a newspaper organization. Kasich revealed that the firing followed his public endorsement of Senator Benedict Hampton in the Presidential Race. On April 24th, Kasich leaked letters sent by Washington to Kasich. ***"Why should I give you some cabinet minister when you aren't even supporting me this race?"*** is what President Washington wrote to Kasich. This letter, along with 3 others, was leaked to both *"The Republican"* and *"Massachusetts Times".* On April 31st Washington released a statement to the Democratic-Republicans, stating ***"What is the reason that you don't support me? I support France which you support. I supported the Tariff Act which your Presidential Candidate proposed. Many of my appointments have been DR. I have tried my best to unite this country but it is all up to you if you want to divide this nation!"***. But by this point, the scandal had already stained Washington's approval rating. A poll was conducted in the last days of April, in where Benedict Hampton lead Washington 59.7% to 40.3%. Many called for the Presidents resignation, but Washington continued to stand in his defense

### The 1792 Presidential Election

in 1792 Jacob Kasich ran for president but Kasich dropped out of the race and endorsed Benedict Hampton for president.

### The Patriot Drinks And Food Company

Jacob Kasich is the owner of the Patriot Drinks And Food Company the company is now worth 5 million dollars it opened its 1st food and drink shop in Philadelphia.