AMERICAN PATRIOTS HALL OF FAME--
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_____________________________________________ SAMUEL ADAMS: One of the "Sons of Liberty" and the "Father of The American Revolution." He lead The Boston Tea Party and was part of the First Continental Congress. ******************************************** JOHN ADAMS: Cousin of Samuel Adams, and ********************************************* PATRICK HENRY: Prior to The American Revolution, his famous speech before Congress ended with his Famous Quote: "I do not know what course other men will take; but as for me, "Give me liberty, or give me death!" ******************************************* THOMAS JEFFERSON: Writer of the Declaration of Independence, and 3rd President of The United States of America. ******************************************** PAUL REVERE: One of the Sons of Liberty who was famous for his "Midnight Ride" on the eve of the beginning of The Revolutionary War--"The Shot Heard 'Round the World." ********************************************** GEORGE WASHINGTON: Was the Commander and Chief of the American Army ("Minute Men") during the American Revolution, the First U.S. President, and "The Father of Our Country." __________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
______________________________________________ BENJAMIN FRANKLIN: Was a Famous Patriot, Inventor, Scientist,
Statesman, Journalist, and a Signer of The Declaration
of Independence. He was the Oldest Member of the Second
Continental Congress in 1776. He was one of the most,
if not THE most Famous American who ever lived. ********************************************** NATHAN HALE: Patriot who at the time of his execution
uttered the famous quote: "I regret, but that I
only have one life to give for my Country." ************************************************ JOHN HANCOCK: He was one of the "Sons of Liberty"
and the first person to Sign The Declaration
of Independence. ************************************************ JOHN PAUL JONES: Was the Brave Naval Officer in
The American Revolution who in the heat of battle
said "I have only just begun to fight." ************************************************ FRANCIS MARION: He was known as "The Swamp Fox." He and
His Army took on the Redcoats and Tories by
using the "Element of Surprise" and hiding out in
the Swamps in the Southern Colonies.
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______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ GEORGE ROGERS CLARK: Great Revolutionary War General who fought for American Independence on America's Frontier. *********************************************** CRISPUS ATTUCKS: He was an African-American Patriot,
and the first casualty of the American Revolution. He died in The Boston Massacre in 1770. *********************************************** THOMAS PAINE: An American Patriot who wrote Common Sense which inspired The American Revolution. The money he made with his writings he gave to The American Revolution Cause. *********************************************** FRANCIS SCOTT KEY: American Patriot who wrote The Star Spangled Banner at the Battle of Fort McHenry, during the War of 1812. *********************************************** JOSHUA LAWRENCE CHAMBERLAIN: As a Colonal, he and his flank gallantly and bravely defended Little Round Top during the Battle of Gettysburg (Civil War). For his subperb defense tactics, he received the Congressional Medal of Honor, and was later promoted to Major General.
*********************************************** ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ RICHARD HARRY LEE: Virginia Delegate to the ************************************************ SAM HOUSTON: He was the Governor of ************************************************ JAMES OTIS: Was the "First Patriot" ************************************************ JOHN WITHERSPOON: He was the only ************************************************* ALVIN YORK: He was the Most Decorated ************************************************ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ JOSIAH BARTLETT, M.D: American Physician, ************************************************** GEN. NATHANIEL GREENE: Was a Major *************************************************** CAPTAIN ISAAC HULL: Captain of the *************************************************** AUDIE MURPHY: Was a Congressional Medal *************************************************** JACOB WILSON PARROT: American Civil ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ LT. THOMAS CUSTER: He should not be confused with ********************************************** CEASAR RODNEY: He was a Delaware Delegate *********************************************** EDWARD RUTLEDGE: He was a South Carolina ************************************************* MARY EDWARDS WALKER, M.D: This 19th Century ************************************************** JAMES WILSON: As The Colony of Pennsylvania ************************************************ CLARA BARTON: Head of The Nursing Core during ************************************************* SAMUEL CHASE: Head Delegate for the Colony ************************************************** DR. LYMAN HALL: Head Delegate for the Colony ************************************************** STEPHEN HOPKINS: Head Delegate for the Colony of Rhode ************************************************** JESSICA DAWN LYNCH: A 19 year old woman in the U.S. *********************************************** BETSY ROSS: Her sewing skills produced "Old
2001 INDUCTEES:
a strong promoter of American Independence
during the Meetings of the Second
Continental Congress in 1776. He later went on
to be America's First Vice President and later,
America's 2nd President.
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2nd Continental Congress who
who made the proposal for
American Independence in 1776.
Tennessee, and later, the
Liberator of Texas. He organized
a Texan Army which defeated
Santa Anna, and earned Independence
for Texas, from Mexico.
prior to The American Revolution. He spoke out
against the Brittish
Writs of Assistance in 1761.
He also proposed the formation
of the Stamp Act Congress and participated in it. He
published the concept:
"Taxation Without Representation
is unconstitutional."
ordained minister to sign the
Declaration of Independence on
July 4th, 1776.
War Hero and a Congressional
Medal of Honor Recipient
during World War I.
2005 INDUCTEES:
who was the New Hampshire Delegate
to The Second Continental Congress, and
a Signer of the Declaration of
Independence in 1776.
General of the Patriot Army during the
American Revolution. Next to George Washington,
he was the highest ranking officer of
The Continental Army, and one of the
most respected and trusted Generals during
the War for Independence.
USS Constitution during the War of 1812.
During the heat of battle, enemy cannonballs
bounced of the side of the ship, and the
USS Constitution was dubbed the nickname
"Old Ironsides."
of Honor Recipient, and the Most Decorated
Hero of World War II. After the war,
he became a movie star.
War Hero, who was the first War Hero
to ever receive The Congressional Medal
of Honor.
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George Armstrong Custer of The Little
Bighorn. Thomas Custer was a Civil War Officer
who is the only man in American History
to receive TWO Congressional Medal of
Honor.
to The Second Continental
Congress, and a leading Patriot for Freedom
and Independence. His services were put
on hold as he had cancer, so left
congress and went to die, at least
he thought he was going too.
When he received news that Delaware
was devided on the issue of
American Independence, he rose
from his death bed and traveled through harsh
weather back to Philadelphia, and
to the Second Contitnental Congress, where he casted his vote
in favor of American Independence.
Rodney actually lived for another 8 years
after that historic day.He signed the Declaration of Independence.
Delegate to The Second Continental Congress,
and the youngest person to sign
The Declaration of Independence.
Doctor treated may wounded soldiers
during The Civil War. She is
the only woman to ever be awarded The
Congressional Medal of Honor.
was devided on the Issue of American
Independence, James Wilson casted the vote
which enabled Pennsylvania to vote Yes for
Independence. He was one of the Signers
of The Declaration of Indepencence.
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The American Civil War, and the Founder of
The American Red Cross.
of Maryland in the Second Continental Congress,
and signer of the Declaration of
Independence.
of Georgia in the Second Continental Congress,
and signer of the Declaration of
Independence.
Island in the Second Continental Congress,
and signer of the Declaration of
Independence. He was also one of America's
earliest abolitionists.
Army who was a POW in Iraq. She
was resucued on April 1, 2003.
Lynch was awarded a Bronze Star, Purple
Heart, and a POW Medal. Her story is one of the most
popular stories to come out of the War in Iraq,
and inspired the hit TV Movie: "Saving Jessica
Lynch."
Glory" for the very first time.
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