One of the most interesting figures of the Revolutionary War is not a founding father. He was not a general, a governor, or a legislator; instead he was a simple soldier in the Continental army. Joseph Plumb Martin enlisted when he was 15, spent eight years in the military, and published his memoirs when he was seventy. His recorded memories of the war have been called one of the most interesting primary sources about the Revolution.
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How many candles would be
on Joseph's cake, this year? Birthday: November 21, 1760 |
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How many words can you make
from the letters in his name? J O S E P H P L U M B M A R T I N |
During the winter of 1777 to 1778, Washington camped with his troops at Valley Forge, nearly twenty miles north of Philadelphia. Images of bloody footprints in the snow, soldiers huddled around lonely campfires, and Washington on his knees, praying that his army might survive often come to mind when people hear the words "Valley Forge."
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from Mount Vernon's website. Valley Forge In4 from Mount Vernon on Vimeo. |
Art Appreciation
Here's the famous painting of George Washington at Valley Forge.
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The Winter of the Red Snow
It might seem like the better-known battles involving George Washington and the Revolutionary War occurred in the winter. We often imagine of bloody footprints, frostbite, and illness. Supplies were low and slow to arrive, and baby, it was cold outside, making it even harder for the soldiers under General Washington to be away from home.
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Baptism?
There is an obscure story from one man, a preacher and army chaplain named John Gano, concerning a request that he alleged Washington made of him. If you're interested in a religious aspect of the winter at Valley Forge, you can explore the article. Did it happen, or did the preacher make it up? We simply do not have any other written evidence to back up John Gano's claim.
Let It Snow
This year, we might long for a Snow Day away from school, but Snow Days in the classroom can be exciting, too.
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