Revolutionary War Leaders
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Samuel Griffin
Samuel Griffin was a colonel of in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Born in Richmond County, Virginia, in 1746, he studied law...
The Battle of Cowpens: Morgan Vs Tarleton
VIDEO | It’s a little known fact that many black soldiers fought and died on both sides of the conflict in the Revolutionary War. They joined up for...
John Cadwalader
Born to a prominent family in Trenton, New Jersey, John Cadwalader grew up in Philadelphia and became a dedicated Patriot. An educated businessman...
Richard Henry Lee
Although Richard Henry Lee demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to American independence, his name and work are not prevalent in U.S. public memory...
Richard Caswell
A lawyer and surveyor prior to the American Revolution, Richard Caswell fought on the side of Royal Governor William Tryon at the Battle of Alamance...
Thayendanega: Native American Warrior, AKA Joseph Brant
Warrior, scholar and diplomat, Joseph Brant was a powerful leader of the Mohawk Nation. Forced to choose sides at the outbreak of the Revolutionary...
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