Revolutionary War Leaders
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James Monroe
James Monroe, the last of the “Founding Father presidents,” was born on April 28, 1758, in Westmoreland County, Virginia. Born to Spence Monroe and...
George Washington: The Father of the Nation
This article describes the life and achievements of George Washington, commander of the Continental Army and first President of the United States of...
Lord North
As the Prime Minister of Great Britain during the Revolutionary War, Lord Frederick North grew up with great promise and a bright political future...
Andrew Pickens
The son of Scots-Irish immigrants, Andrew Pickens was born on September 13, 1739 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. When Pickens was a teenager, his...
John Laurens
John Laurens was studying law in London, England when the first shots were fired at Lexington and Concord, the Declaration of Independence was signed...
William Franklin
On January 13, 1775, the British appointed governor of New Jersey, William Franklin, stood in front of the New Jersey Legislator and implored them to...
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