Robert Mursh, a Pamunkey Indian and Continental Army soldier, fought in key Revolutionary War battles and later became a Christian pastor in South Carolina, with his service documented in his 1820 pension application.

Daniel Nimham, the last sachem of the Wappinger Indians, led his people through land disputes and the American Revolution, ultimately dying in the Battle of Kingsbridge in 1778, where he and his Stockbridge warriors fought alongside the Patriots against the British.

Johann Gottlieb Rall, a veteran German officer, commanded the Hessian garrison at Trenton despite concerns about its vulnerability. On December 26, 1776, Washington's surprise attack led to Rall’s mortal wounding and the capture of his troops.

George Washington’s leadership guided the American colonies through revolution and into nationhood. As a general and the first president, he played a crucial role in shaping the United States’ early foundations.