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Molly Pitcher carrying water to support soldiers during the Revolutionary War, educational depiction of her courage and service

Molly Pitcher, Revolutionary War Heroine

Molly Pitcher is remembered as one of the most enduring folk heroines of the American Revolutionary War, a symbol of courage, resilience, and determination. Though the historical record leaves some ambiguity about her exact identity, with Mary Ludwig Hays often cited as an inspiration, the legend has been passed down through oral storytelling, historical accounts, and educational materials. Her story

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