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- Slide 1: By Randy S. Williams, Sr. Molly Pitcher – An American Legend
- Slide 2: History of Life • Mary Ludwig Hayes McCauley • More historically named Molly Pitcher • Born in Trenton in 1754 • Not much known about her mother • Father was a dairy farmer • Sent off to work at the age of 15 by father • Married twice with one child from first husband
- Slide 3: Known For • Rather than staying back while husband went to war, went to war with her husband • Initially tended to injured soldiers and helped to repair uniforms • On a very hot day, decided to bring her husband and his mates water, using a pitcher, which is how she got the name Molly Pitcher • Husband collapsed of heat related reasons, so Mary took over for her husband, who was responsible for firing canons
- Slide 4: Accomplishments • Divorc

