Francis Marion earned the nickname the Swamp Fox from the British because he would attack them quickly and then vanish through the difficult terrain of southern swamps.
All in Bios
John Cruger Jr Vanishes Into The Forgotten Third
John Cruger was a delegate to the Stamp Act Congress who supported the colonists defending their rights but though the Patriots eventually lost their way.
History Missed Thrice - Robert Goldsborough Signs Nothing
Robert Goldsborough was just never in the right place at the right time as he narrowly missed signing most of America's Founding Documents.
William Moultrie Inspires South Carolina's State Motto...And It's State Flag
William Moultrie gave South Carolina both its State Motto and State Flag.
Stephen Hopkins' Hand Trembles
Stephen Hopkins knew the importance of the moment he was in when he signed the Declaration of Independence. As such, he uttered one of those killer lines you only seem to hear in movies nowadays.
Daniel Morgan Prevails in the Battle of Cowpens
Daniel Morgan was one of the most important Generals of the American Revolutionary War.
Ralph Izard Journeys To Tuscany
Ralph Izard spent the first half of the American Revolution working on behalf of his country in foreign lands.
William Alexander, Lord Sterling - American Nobleman
Lord Sterling was the only British nobleman who served in the American Revolution.
5 Strange Facts About Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin was an extremely unique individual.
Thomas Mifflin Accepts The Resignation of General Washington
Thomas Mifflin was a Major General for the Continental Army, a member of the Constitutional Convention, and the first Governor of Pennsylvania.
Thomas Stone Convinces Maryland to Ratify The Articles of Confederation
Thomas Stone is one of the chosen few who signed the Declaration of Independence.
Paul Revere - More Than A Midnight Rider
Although Revere was an important instigator in the early days of the American Revolution, his real contribution to the Founding of the United States was due to an involvement in the onset of the Industrial Revolution.
Leonard Gansevoort Skips The Annapolis Convention
Leonard Gansevoort was the stereotypical member of the Albany elite.
Harrison Gray Otis Organizes The Hartford Convention
Harrison Gray Otis was an important lawmaker from Massachusetts during the early days of the American Republic.
Mary Katherine Goddard Reveals The Signers Of The Declaration
Mary Katherine Goddard’s most important contribution to this country was the publication of the 'Goddard Broadsides,' one of the earliest public printings of the Declaration of Independence.
Bushrod Washington Interprets Privileges and Immunities
As an early and longtime Justice sitting on the Supreme Court bench, Bushrod Washington teamed up with John Marshall to give the Judicial Branch of the United States the prestige it currently holds today.
Francis Lightfoot Lee Resigns In Protest
Francis was your stereotypical wealthy Virginian of the 18th century.
Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer - Elder Statesmen of the American Creation
Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer was one of the men in the Philadelphia State House when the United States Constitution was written.
Alexander Henderson Attends The Mount Vernon Conference
Alexander Henderson much esteemed by his colleges and was present for a major turning point in the creation of the US Constitution: the Mount Vernon Conference.
The Unsung Legal Mind of Revolutionary James Wilson
James Wilson is one of those Founders who was there for almost every important moment during the American Revolution.