Remembering Deborah Sampson, America’s First Female Revolutionary War Soldier

Revolutionary War Era

In the modern era, we take for granted that women can serve with distinction in the United States armed forces, whether as support personnel or on the front lines of battle. Reel back the clock 250...

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Remembering John Hancock

Revolutionary War Era

One of the most famous leaders of the rebellion that led to our American Revolution was John Hancock, born this day on January 23, 1737. Hancock was an unlikely warrior—he was not a military man,...

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