Tag: Mary Hays McCauley

People Posted on September 17, 2019September 16, 2019

Monuments to the American Revolution

Along with the Civil War, the American Revolution is one of the two most iconic events in American history. The Revolution has inspired countless myths, been used as a political weapon, and is at the heart of American civic religion. Generations of Americans have honored and commemorated the Revolution by erecting monuments to various peoples, […]

by Kieran J. O'Keefe

People Posted on May 15, 2013August 27, 2013

Mary Hays McCauley’s Claim to Fame

MYTH: “American women also won fame for their bravery during the war. Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley earned the name Molly Pitcher by carrying fresh water to American troops during the Battle of Monmouth in New Jersey in 1778. When her husband was wounded, she took his place in battle, loading cannons.” — United States: Making […]

by Ray Raphael