Esther de Berdt Reed and the Revolutionary War
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Channel: PennLive.com · 2018 · People & Blogs
Esther de Berdt Reed is a prime example of how women could be heroes during the American Revolution. Reed was born British but quickly become enthusiastic about the American cause, raising funds to help support the Continental Army under George Washington and mobilizing other women to help out as well. Matthew Skic, associate curator at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, shares more details about Reed's life. (Video by Julia Hatmaker | [email protected]. Part of PennLive's 100 Years of Heroes project)
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