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King Philip remembered as a patriot and warrior hero
Elmo Scott Watson chronicles King Philip Metacom of the Wampanoags, his battles to defend his people, and the planned Mt Hope memorial shrine to house Indian relics. The article notes Massasoit’s friendship, Philip’s rise, war actions, and his death, as well as later reconciliation in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metacom
Massasoit
Sachem
Wampanoags
Philip
Philip of
Pokanoket
Massachusetts
R. F. Haffenreffer, Jr
Fall River
Benjamin Church
Pontiac
Tecumseh
New England
Wamsutta
Plymouth
Alexander
Masgasoit
Rhode Island
Weramee
Taunton
Mt. Hope
Charles
England
Swansea
West Indies
Edward Everett
King Philip