Notable U.S. Freedom Leaders of the Revolution
Who's Who highlights George Washington as commander in chief from 1775 and first president in 1789. Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration, founded the Democratic Party and served as minister to France before becoming president. Benjamin Franklin, signer of Independence, treaty, and Constitution, and a renowned writer and inventor.
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George Washington
Continental Army
Our Country
Thomas Jefferson
Democratic Party
France
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams Father of the Revolution
John Adams 1735 1826 helped shape colonial break with England as he urged independence. He served as Washingtons vice president and later became the nations president.
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John Adams
Father
England
Washington
Marquis de Lafayette A French General Ally of Washington
Marquis de Lafayette was a French major general who aided the American forces in the Revolutionary War. He helped persuade France to join the war on the American side and was a close ally and friend of General George Washington.
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France
Washington
Patrick Henry the Virginia Governor and Orator
Patrick Henry a prominent Virginia statesman and speaker is noted for the cry Give me liberty or give me death He also served as Virginia governor shaping colonial leadership and political life in the era.
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Virginia
Paine’s Common Sense Sparks Colonial Action
Thomas Paine born 1737 wrote Common Sense a pamphlet that stirred colonists to action. He produced other writings read by George Washington to inspire troops.
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Thomas Paine
Washington
Abigail Adams Letters Reveal Life in Revolutionary Era
Abigail Adams 1744 to 1818 wrote many letters that illuminate life during the Revolutionary era. She opposed slavery and observed politics and family dynamics as her husband and son both rose to the presidency.
Betsy Ross and the First American Flag Design
Betsy Ross is credited with creating the first American flag and proposing five pointed stars. Congress accepted the design on June 14, 1777.
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Congress
Nathanael Green's Standing in Revolutionary War Leadership
Nathanael Green, born 1742 and died 1786, was a Revolutionary War general regarded as nearly Washington in military leadership. His reputation centers on strategic skill and contribution to American independence against Britain.
Deborah Sampson Feats Soldier Role During Revolution
Deborah Sampson wore a soldier uniform and passed as a man for nearly two years to aid the Revolution. She was shot in the leg and removed the bullet herself to continue fighting.
Attucks Led Patriots in Boston Massacre Death
Crispus Attucks a 1723 to 1770 figure led a patriot mob and was killed by British troops in the Boston Massacre of 1770. Sources debate his ethnicity, sometimes cited as African or Native American descent.
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Crispus Attucks
Attucks
Boston
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Marquis de Lafayette
Patrick Henry
Abigail Adams
Betsy Ross
Nathanael Green
Deborah Sampson
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