Revolutionary War Leaders
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John Pitcairn
John Pitcairn was born in Scotland in 1722 to the Reverend David Pitcairn and his wife Katherine. The young Pitcairn grew up among a distinguished...
Washington's Crossing
VIDEO | Kristopher White of the American Battlefield Trust dives into the truths and myths of George Washington crossing the Delaware River on...
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Daniel Shays
Most famous for leading the rebellion which bears his name, Daniel Shays began his life as the son of Irish immigrants, Patrick and Margaret. His...
Benjamin Rush
Like many of the great men of the Revolution, Benjamin Rush was a multi-faceted man: a politician, physician, humanitarian, educator, and signer of...
“Something Notable and Striking”: John Adams Writes about the Boston Tea Party, 1773
John Adams wrote about the Boston Tea Party in his diary.
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