A law clerk from New York, John Jay became a delegate to the First Continental Congress in 1774, becoming a valuable member to the convention.

Baron von Steuben was a non-English speaking mercenary from Prussia who played a pivotal role in the Colonies’ fight for independence. In the process, he helped fine the bootcamp experience and the very face of American warfare.

John Witherspoon was a clergyman, college president and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Some refer to him as a forgotten Founding Father, also helping to draft the Article of Confederation in 1777.

The son of German immigrants, Nicholas Herkimer was commissioned Brigadier General of the Tryon County militia in New York. His bravery during the Battle of Oriksany—which would result in his death—would prove to be one of the pivotal events of the American Revolution.

Caesar Rodney desperately rode from Dover, Delaware to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to secure his unanimous vote for independence among the Continental Congress.

An American military strategist, president of the Continental Congress and first governor of the Northwest Territory, Arthur Sinclair gave up British position and wealth to help lead patriots to victory during the Revolutionary War.

Thaddeus Kosciuszko was a Polish-Lithuanian who fled to America from his home country. His fascination with freedom and liberty for all people—which he did not have in his home country of Poland—would lead him to America to fight for independence, soon becoming head engineer of the Continental Army.

Joshua Barney served in the Continental Navy during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. His contributions during the American Revolution would prove him to be a hero of the seas, participating in the “Hopkins Raid” in March of 1776 while still only a teenager.

Bernardo Galvez was a Spanish military leader who became a hero in the Colonies during the American Revolution, defeating British troops in key battles.

A young Marinus Willett enlisted to fight in the French and Indian War at just 17-years-old. This brave decision would take him to New York as he received a commission as a lieutenant colonel at Alexander McDougall’s New York regiment.