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Molly Pitcher
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Fun Fact!
Molly Pitcher was awarded a Revolutionary pension. She was known as "Sergeant Molly" after the battle of Monmouth.
Why do we remember Molly Pitcher today?
We remember Molly today because she fought in the Revolutionary War. She carried pitchers of water to thirst soldiers and their smoldering cannons. When her husband collapsed from being wounded or from the heat, she took over as a gunner and bravely continued to fire the cannon through the 100-degree day.
Molly Pitcher
Molly Pitcher
Fun Fact
According to legend, a British cannon ball flew right between Molly's legs and tore her skirt, which she responded; "Well that could have been worse." Even after that she continued to fire her husband's cannon.
Molly Pitcher, also known as Mary Ludwig Hayes McCauly, was born on October 13, 1744. She was born in a little town near Trenton, New Jersey. She later moved to Pennsylvania. While in Pennsylvania, she married William Hayes, when she was fifteen. Hayes would go on to join the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
The Revolutionary War
There were two groups involved in the Revolutionary War. These two groups were the residents of Great Britain's 13 North American colonies and the colonial government, which represented the British crown. This war was fought for the independence for Americans. the American, which wanted independence, won and effectively won their independence.
Where Mary Ludwig Hayes McCauly grew up!!
Molly Pitcher grew up in a little town near Trenton New Jersey.
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