{"id":105559,"date":"2026-03-31T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/?p=105559"},"modified":"2026-03-30T19:58:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T17:58:20","slug":"forgotten-heroes-early-american-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/es\/forgotten-heroes-early-american-history\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Forgotten Heroes from Early American History"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:128.06830309498%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:124.79166666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:118.34319526627%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:132.84671532847%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:97.368421052632%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:93.705293276109%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:126.84989429175%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:125.18337408313%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:122.04836415363%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:93.916666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Early American history is often told through the stories of a few well-known names, but many brave and important people have been forgotten over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These heroes played key roles in shaping the country, but their stories are not always taught or remembered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some fought in wars, others helped build communities, and some stood up for justice when it was dangerous to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their actions made a real difference, even if they did not become famous. Learning about them helps us understand history in a deeper and more human way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are ten forgotten heroes from early American history whose courage and effort deserve more attention today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Crispus Attucks<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-105801\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"937\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-Crispus_Attucks.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-Crispus_Attucks.jpg 937w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-Crispus_Attucks-234x300.jpg 234w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-Crispus_Attucks-800x1024.jpg 800w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-Crispus_Attucks-768x983.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-Crispus_Attucks-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-Crispus_Attucks-750x960.jpg 750w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-Crispus_Attucks-844x1080.jpg 844w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-Crispus_Attucks-170x218.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"937\" height=\"1200\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20937%201200'%3E%3Crect%20width='937'%20height='1200'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105801 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-Crispus_Attucks.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-Crispus_Attucks.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-Crispus_Attucks.jpg 937w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-Crispus_Attucks-234x300.jpg 234w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-Crispus_Attucks-800x1024.jpg 800w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-Crispus_Attucks-768x983.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-Crispus_Attucks-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-Crispus_Attucks-750x960.jpg 750w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-Crispus_Attucks-844x1080.jpg 844w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-Crispus_Attucks-170x218.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Main_Page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Wikipedia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Crispus Attucks is often considered the first person killed in the American Revolution. He was a sailor and dock worker of African and Native American descent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the Boston Massacre, Attucks stood among the crowd protesting the British soldiers. When tensions rose, he was shot and killed, becoming a symbol of resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His death helped spark anger across the colonies and pushed people closer to revolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many years, his story was not widely recognized, but today he is remembered as a brave man who stood up against injustice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His role shows that people from different backgrounds were part of the fight for freedom from the very beginning of American history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Sybil Ludington<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-105802\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2-sybil.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2-sybil.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2-sybil-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2-sybil-10x12.jpg 10w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2-sybil-170x212.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"599\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20480%20599'%3E%3Crect%20width='480'%20height='599'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105802 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2-sybil.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2-sybil.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2-sybil.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2-sybil-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2-sybil-10x12.jpg 10w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2-sybil-170x212.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Main_Page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Wikipedia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Sybil Ludington was a young girl who showed great courage during the Revolutionary War.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At just sixteen years old, she rode through the night to warn the local militia that British troops were approaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her ride covered twice the distance of Paul Revere&rsquo;s famous journey. She traveled through dark forests and dangerous roads, calling people to arms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to her warning, many soldiers were able to prepare and defend their area. Despite her bravery, her story was not widely known for many years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sybil&rsquo;s actions remind us that even young people played important roles in history. Her courage and determination helped protect her community during a critical moment in the fight for independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Peter Salem<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-105803\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1014\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3-peter-salem.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3-peter-salem.jpg 1014w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3-peter-salem-253x300.jpg 253w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3-peter-salem-865x1024.jpg 865w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3-peter-salem-768x909.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3-peter-salem-1730x2048.jpg 1730w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3-peter-salem-10x12.jpg 10w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3-peter-salem-811x960.jpg 811w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3-peter-salem-913x1080.jpg 913w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3-peter-salem-170x201.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1014\" height=\"1200\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201014%201200'%3E%3Crect%20width='1014'%20height='1200'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105803 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3-peter-salem.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3-peter-salem.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3-peter-salem.jpg 1014w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3-peter-salem-253x300.jpg 253w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3-peter-salem-865x1024.jpg 865w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3-peter-salem-768x909.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3-peter-salem-1730x2048.jpg 1730w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3-peter-salem-10x12.jpg 10w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3-peter-salem-811x960.jpg 811w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3-peter-salem-913x1080.jpg 913w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3-peter-salem-170x201.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/es\/\">&copy; Angelynum<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Peter Salem was an African American soldier who fought bravely during the Revolutionary War. He is best known for his role in the Battle of Bunker Hill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the battle, he is believed to have shot a British officer, helping turn the tide of the fight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Salem had been enslaved earlier in his life but gained his freedom and chose to fight for the American cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His bravery showed great strength and commitment. For many years, his contributions were overlooked, but historians have worked to bring attention to his story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peter Salem represents the many African Americans who fought for freedom, even when they were not always given equal rights in return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Deborah Sampson<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-105804\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"411\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4-deborah-sampson.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4-deborah-sampson.jpg 411w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4-deborah-sampson-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4-deborah-sampson-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4-deborah-sampson-170x226.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"411\" height=\"546\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20411%20546'%3E%3Crect%20width='411'%20height='546'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105804 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4-deborah-sampson.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4-deborah-sampson.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4-deborah-sampson.jpg 411w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4-deborah-sampson-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4-deborah-sampson-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4-deborah-sampson-170x226.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Main_Page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Wikipedia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Deborah Sampson disguised herself as a man so she could fight in the Revolutionary War. At a time when women were not allowed to serve as soldiers, she took a great risk to follow her beliefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She fought under a false name and took part in battles, even continuing to serve after being wounded. She tried to treat her own injuries to avoid being discovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eventually, her true identity was revealed, but she was honorably discharged. Deborah later received a pension for her service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her story is one of bravery and determination. She showed that courage is not limited by gender and that people can break barriers when they believe strongly in a cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. James Armistead Lafayette<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-105805\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"380\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5-james-armistead.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5-james-armistead.jpg 380w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5-james-armistead-300x292.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5-james-armistead-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5-james-armistead-170x166.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"380\" height=\"370\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20380%20370'%3E%3Crect%20width='380'%20height='370'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105805 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5-james-armistead.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5-james-armistead.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5-james-armistead.jpg 380w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5-james-armistead-300x292.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5-james-armistead-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5-james-armistead-170x166.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Main_Page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Wikipedia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>James Armistead Lafayette was an enslaved man who became a double agent during the Revolutionary War.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He worked as a spy for the American forces while pretending to serve the British. Because the British trusted him, he was able to gather important information about their plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He passed this information to American leaders, including Marquis de Lafayette. His efforts helped the American army win key battles, including the Battle of Yorktown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the war, Lafayette helped secure his freedom. James Armistead Lafayette&rsquo;s story shows how intelligence and bravery can change the course of history, even when someone starts from a position of great hardship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Nancy Hart<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-105806\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"699\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6-nancy-hart.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6-nancy-hart.jpg 699w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6-nancy-hart-300x281.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6-nancy-hart-13x12.jpg 13w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6-nancy-hart-170x159.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"699\" height=\"655\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20699%20655'%3E%3Crect%20width='699'%20height='655'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105806 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6-nancy-hart.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6-nancy-hart.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6-nancy-hart.jpg 699w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6-nancy-hart-300x281.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6-nancy-hart-13x12.jpg 13w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6-nancy-hart-170x159.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Main_Page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Wikipedia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Nancy Hart was a strong and fearless woman who supported the American cause during the Revolutionary War.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Living in Georgia, she used her home as a place to gather information and help local fighters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One famous story tells how she captured several British soldiers who had entered her house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using quick thinking, she managed to disarm them and hold them at gunpoint until help arrived. While some details may be part of legend, her reputation as a brave patriot is widely accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nancy Hart became a symbol of resistance and courage. Her story reminds us that ordinary people, including women far from the battlefield, played important roles in the struggle for independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Haym Salomon<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-105807\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"946\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7-haym-salomon-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7-haym-salomon-scaled.jpg 946w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7-haym-salomon-237x300.jpg 237w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7-haym-salomon-808x1024.jpg 808w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7-haym-salomon-768x974.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7-haym-salomon-1615x2048.jpg 1615w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7-haym-salomon-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7-haym-salomon-757x960.jpg 757w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7-haym-salomon-852x1080.jpg 852w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7-haym-salomon-170x216.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"946\" height=\"1200\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20946%201200'%3E%3Crect%20width='946'%20height='1200'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105807 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7-haym-salomon-scaled.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7-haym-salomon-scaled.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7-haym-salomon-scaled.jpg 946w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7-haym-salomon-237x300.jpg 237w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7-haym-salomon-808x1024.jpg 808w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7-haym-salomon-768x974.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7-haym-salomon-1615x2048.jpg 1615w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7-haym-salomon-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7-haym-salomon-757x960.jpg 757w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7-haym-salomon-852x1080.jpg 852w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7-haym-salomon-170x216.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Main_Page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Wikipedia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Haym Salomon was a financial hero of the American Revolution. Born in Poland, he supported the American cause by raising and lending money to the struggling Continental Army.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He helped secure funds for leaders like George Washington and other officials. Without financial support, the army would have struggled to survive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Salomon even risked his own safety, as he was arrested by the British for his activities, but later escaped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He continued to help until his death, leaving his own family in debt. For many years, his contributions were not widely recognized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His story shows that wars are not only won on the battlefield but also through support, sacrifice, and belief in a cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Margaret Corbin<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-105808\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"818\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8-margaret-crobin-reddit.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8-margaret-crobin-reddit.jpeg 818w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8-margaret-crobin-reddit-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8-margaret-crobin-reddit-768x961.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8-margaret-crobin-reddit-10x12.jpeg 10w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8-margaret-crobin-reddit-767x960.jpeg 767w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8-margaret-crobin-reddit-170x213.jpeg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"818\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20818%201024'%3E%3Crect%20width='818'%20height='1024'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105808 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8-margaret-crobin-reddit.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8-margaret-crobin-reddit.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8-margaret-crobin-reddit.jpeg 818w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8-margaret-crobin-reddit-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8-margaret-crobin-reddit-768x961.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8-margaret-crobin-reddit-10x12.jpeg 10w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8-margaret-crobin-reddit-767x960.jpeg 767w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8-margaret-crobin-reddit-170x213.jpeg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Margaret Corbin took her husband&rsquo;s place on the battlefield after he was killed during the Battle of Fort Washington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She operated a cannon under heavy fire and continued fighting until she was seriously wounded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her bravery made her one of the first women in America to receive a military pension. Margaret&rsquo;s actions showed great courage and loyalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She did not step back in fear but chose to continue the fight. Her story highlights the important role women played during the war, even in direct combat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though not widely remembered, she stands as a powerful example of strength and determination in the face of danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Daniel Morgan<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-105809\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"703\" height=\"858\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/9-daniel-morgan.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/9-daniel-morgan.jpeg 703w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/9-daniel-morgan-246x300.jpeg 246w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/9-daniel-morgan-10x12.jpeg 10w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/9-daniel-morgan-170x207.jpeg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"703\" height=\"858\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20703%20858'%3E%3Crect%20width='703'%20height='858'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105809 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/9-daniel-morgan.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/9-daniel-morgan.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/9-daniel-morgan.jpeg 703w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/9-daniel-morgan-246x300.jpeg 246w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/9-daniel-morgan-10x12.jpeg 10w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/9-daniel-morgan-170x207.jpeg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Main_Page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Wikipedia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Daniel Morgan was a skilled military leader known for his tactics and leadership. He played a key role in several battles, including the Battle of Cowpens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His strategy helped defeat British forces and boost American morale. Morgan was respected by his soldiers for his strength and clear thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite his success, he is not always as well-known as other generals. His leadership showed that careful planning and understanding the enemy could make a big difference in battle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Daniel Morgan&rsquo;s story reminds us that many important leaders helped shape history, even if their names are not always remembered today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Lydia Darragh<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-105810\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1127\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/10-lydia-d.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/10-lydia-d.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/10-lydia-d-300x282.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/10-lydia-d-1024x962.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/10-lydia-d-768x721.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/10-lydia-d-13x12.jpg 13w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/10-lydia-d-960x901.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/10-lydia-d-1080x1014.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/10-lydia-d-170x160.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1127\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%201127'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='1127'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105810 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/10-lydia-d.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/10-lydia-d.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/10-lydia-d.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/10-lydia-d-300x282.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/10-lydia-d-1024x962.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/10-lydia-d-768x721.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/10-lydia-d-13x12.jpg 13w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/10-lydia-d-960x901.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/10-lydia-d-1080x1014.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/10-lydia-d-170x160.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/es\/\">&copy; Angelynum<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Lydia Darragh was a quiet but brave woman who helped the American cause as a spy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Living in Philadelphia, she secretly listened to British officers who met in her home. She gathered important information about their plans and passed it to American forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One night, she learned of a planned British attack and managed to warn the Continental Army in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her actions helped prevent surprise and gave the Americans a better chance to prepare. Lydia risked her life to share this information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her story shows that not all heroes fight with weapons. 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