Marquis de Lafayette – Foreign Hero of the American Revolution

"Patriotic Wednesday" Foreign Heroes of the Revolution The American colonists were not alone in their fight for independence. Few people are aware that six foreign military commanders became American war heroes. Three of them are immortalized as Honorary American Citizens. Most of these foreign heroes were recruited in Europe by Benjamin Franklin, making him "The … Continue reading Marquis de Lafayette – Foreign Hero of the American Revolution →

The 4,000 Women Camp Followers of the Continental Army

"Patriotic Wednesday" "Founding Mothers" We regularly honor the Founding Fathers, but what about the Founding Mothers? (One reason for this inexcusable neglect is that most histories are written by men.) Why isn’t there a “Mother of the Country” or “Mother of the Revolution?” What titles were given to Martha Washington, Dolley Madison, Abigail Adams, and many … Continue reading The 4,000 Women Camp Followers of the Continental Army →

Contributions of Enslaved African Americans

America's Slaves Deserve to be Remembered and Honored In Honor of "Juneteenth" On June 19, 1865, the enslaved African Americans in Texas finally learned of emancipation. "Juneteenth" has become a federal holiday - "Juneteenth National Independence Day." It is also known as "Jubilee Day," "Emancipation Day," "Freedom Day," and "Black Independence Day." (My family attended … Continue reading Contributions of Enslaved African Americans →