One of the most important Americans in history was not born in America, and almost no one has heard of him. His name is Hercules Mulligan, and he was born in the year 1740 in County Antrim, Ireland. Mulligan moved to the colony of New York in 1746, when he was only 6 years old. Hercules went to college at Kings College, the precursor to Columbia University. Upon graduation he went to went as a clerk at his father’s accounting business. After years of working for his father, Hercules went to start his own business as a tailor. He accumulated many customers who were wealthy British businessman and high ranking British officers. In 1765, Hercules decided to join in the fight against the British, so he joined the Sons of Liberty. Then in 1772, …show more content…
In 1777, Hamilton was selected to be George Washington’s aide. One thing he did was suggest Hercules as a correspondence for Washington because Hercules’s knew and worked for high ranking officers. Mulligan’s connections paid off in 1779 when a British officer hurriedly purchased a new watch coat. Curious about why the man needed the coat, Mulligan asked why he needed it in such a hurry. The man explained that he was leaving immediately on a mission, boasting that "before another day, we'll have the rebel general in our hands"(Martin). Immediately following the encounter, Hercules sent word about the planned attack on Washington. Washington had planned a meeting with his officers and the British had learned of the location, but thanks to Hercules, Washington relocated and avoided capture. Mulligan’s brother also learned of a plot to ambush the colonists, but the ambush was avoided as Mulligan passed the information on to General Washington in time, saving him a second time. Following the end of the war, Washington personally visited Mulligan and thanked him for his help defending against the
the question, “How does an ordinary person win a place in history?” Superficially, Hewes had an
Alexander Hamilton is known as a great statesman, but he also exhibited the epic hero trait of a great warrior. He volunteered to fight in the Revolutionary War, then was promoted to lieutenant colonel and aide-de-camp under George Washington. During his time as a secretary and aide-de-camp for Washington, he longed deeply for military glory. Hamilton’s traits as a great warrior are demonstrated in abundance throughout the Revolutionary War:
Mungo Ireland was the lead suspect for the horrific nude killings in 1960's London. Ireland was a security guard on the Heron Estate during the "Hammersmith Nude Murders" that were committed in London, England, between the years of 1964 to 1965. Ireland's childhood in Scotland was full of miserable beatings and punishments. He grew up and served in WWII, where he began to start hiring prostitutes. He later became a police officer after which he quit to become a detective.
Hamilton believed his chance to improve his position was glory on battlefield until served as Washington aide. He fully employed his intelligence and incredible ability to handle various high level national issues and involve in diplomacy, as the aide of George Washington. Both Laurens and Lafayette revealed their remarkable military talent and fought in battlefront. As a spy during the America Revolution, Hercules Mulligan contributed his whole life to the victory of revolution. They wished that their achievement would inspire the new blood and their children would tell their story.
Later on, in 1775 George was unanimously selected to be Commander-in-Chief of the Second Continental Congress, ("Primary Documents in American History"). Even though Washington was used to commanding a small militia, he had an excellent strategy. His first move was to occupy Dorchester Heights, where he brought supplies from Fort Ticonderoga and forced the British to evacuate Boston. Throughout the war for Independence, Washington continued to use his unique strategies. His strategies he used on the Hessians in Trenton was the surprise attack. Most of the battles he fought, he planned out very well. He failed sometimes, but that didn’t stop him from fighting. Washington was well organized, very attentive to details, and expected hard work and effort from his troops. During every war Washington would visit his home ten times, he stayed in Valley Forge. During the wars he would also write letters to help his army by giving cattle to his army to feed them. Then, The Treaty of Paris ended the war for Independence and started The Revolutionary War. In June of 1775, Congress ordered General Washington to lead the Continental Army in
The men look to their leaders for guidance and motivation. The people of America looked up to George Washington because of his military knowledge and his keen and sneaky tactics. General George Washington learned that Lieutenant General Lord Charles Cornwallis' army was encamped near Yorktown, VA. After discussing options with his French ally, Lieutenant General Jean-Baptiste Ponton de Rochambeau, Washington decided to quietly move his army away from New York City with the goal of capturing and making a blockade around Cornwallis' force. General Cornwallis. The French and American men are to siege and contain the surrounding area until either death or surrender by the British.
Joining in Lawrences place ranked George up to major. Washington was eager to prove he was good enough and that perspective is what leads to what he means to us today. He was so eager to prove himself he joined in a dangerous mission to the Ohio territory in 1753. George was supposed to carry a warning message to the French from the governor . After Washington soon arrived he had to inform the governor that the French would not listen to the message and would not leave Ohio. After Washington did that he was promoted to the lieutenant colonel. Soon after he traveled back to the northern frontier were unpremeditated fighting resulted in the death of Joseph Jumonville, one of the French officers. Washington and his troop continued to work on a fort in Great Meadow, Pennsylvania. The French who were angry about the death of Jumonville decided that they were going to attack back. The surrounded George and his troop at the fort, but Washington could only surrender showing he would not fight and get his men killed. The French and Britain both wanted the Ohio territory which is what made the war known as the French and Indian war to Americans and the seven year war to the Britain start. After having to surrender the fort to the French George resigned his appointment with the Virginia regiment and bought his sister-in-law Annes Mount Vernon estate close to Alexandria, Virginia. Even though George bought the house he wanted to expand his military experience George
A young F. Carl Mahoney was off to Witchita Falls County in Texas. He enlisted in the Vietnam War. To then become a medical corpsman in the US Air Force. After 3 months of basic training in northwestnorthwest Texas (a barren desert, ) this man receivedreceived orders to report for medic duty in England. In Suffolk, England there was no combat, only lots of suffering and families in need.
Alexander Hamilton played pivotal role in the war for American independence. He served for four years, some of it as a staff officer and some of it as a line officer. While working as a staff officer, George Washington began to consider him a trusted military advisors given that they both had a similar outlook on war. Hamilton and Washington worked hard and their units began to win battles together. One
Michael Malique McManus was born on February 13, 1996 in Cheraw, South Carolina. Malique is the youngest child of Antionette Bostic and Michael McManus (deceased). Growing up he was raised by his mother and step father, Darren Bostic. Living in rural Bennettsville, South Carolina, at a very young age Malique displayed a love for God, Family, Education, and Dance. He graduated from Marlboro County High School ranked fourth in his class while also being named Senior Class President and captain of the Goldrush Dance Team. He currently is a junior History major and dance minor here at the University of South Carolina. Malique is involved in several organizations across campus. Malique works as the student coordinator for the Multicultural Outreach
He was born on April 19, 1721 and was an early american politician and a lawyer. He was a Supreme Court Judge and came up with the idea to have a two-chambered congress. This eventually made the House of representatives. He also served in many other different things which includes serving as the first New Haven's mayor, and he served on the Five Committee which was responsible for writing the Declaration of Independence. He was one of the two founding fathers to sign all four of the major papers in the United States which were the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Articles of Confederation and the Articles of
George Washington’s tactics and skills when it came to the Continental army and war were very helpful in the many battles that he led. In Trenton, Washington planned a sneak attack on the British, in which they had to cross the Delaware River on. Because of Washington’s quick thinking and great army skills allowed the Continental Army to succeed in surrounding all the Hessians in Trenton in an orchard, leaving them with
In George Washington’s early adult life his half brother Lawrence passed away leaving Washington to inherit his brother's estate Mount Vernon and all his assets. When George Washington had gained this structure of land he was quick to climb up the ranks in his local militia only to he became the major for the Continental Army in 1753
Hamilton spent four years as Washington's attaché and participated in several battles, including the Battle of Yorktown and the Battle of Monmouth.
Washington desperately needed to gain intelligence of General William Howe’s next plan of attack, however there were few who wanted to risk partaking in such a dishonorable task as spying. Hale was the first, and most well known, of the many spies to scout