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Episode 28: Molly Pitcher- Revolutionary Heroine


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Mary Ludwig Hays, commonly known as Molly Pitcher, was a legendary figure of the American Revolutionary War. Molly was a common nickname for women named Mary in the Revolutionary time period.  Mary was born on October 13, 1754 in Trenton, New Jersey, British America.  Historians argue over where she was born, but she was either born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania or New Jersey. 

Resources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Hays_(American_Revolutionary_War)

https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/mary-ludwig-hays

https://honoringourpatriots.dar.org/patriots/mary-ludwig-hayes/

https://www.trentondaily.com/this-week-in-history-the-remarkable-legend-of-mary-ludwig-hays/

Say What?!:

https://apnews.com/article/judge-cellphone-texting-murder-trial-oklahoma-b17209b610432c017887678cc587dbc6

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Music: "Electronic Rock (King Around Here)" by Alex Grohl https://pixabay.com/music/search/electronic%20rock%20king

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