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Historic Markers
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Historic Markers Across GeorgiaDedicated to the American Revolutionary War Infantryman
Text: America's First Soldier His patriotism, courage and sacrifice won independence from colonial rule for the United States of America American Revolution 1775 ~~ 1783 The 13 Original Colonies Virginia Massachusetts Maryland Connecticut New Hampshire Rhode Island Delaware New Jersey New York Pennsylvania North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Reverse Officers and Soldiers, that you are free men fighting for the blessings of liberty" —General George Washington August 23, 1776 A photo of this marker can be found on HMDB.org 106-A125 |