There's no doubt in my mind that women (most), served in some capacity during nearly every war or skirmish that this nation has been involved.
Women make up more than half of the population but until most recently, women have been considered lesser than men in most roles. Other than perhaps physical strength, women are at least equal to men in every sense of the word. There is no way that women weren't significantly involved and it's past time for their due recognition. And, no man should get the recognition due to a woman nor should men be allowed to engage in women's physical challenges while disguised as a woman. (This last thought is probably out of the scope of today's story bit i needed to get it off of my chest.)
My point is that the efforts of women are of equal value to those of men.
Thank you Tara for illuminating the fact that Elizabeth Burgin and other women deserve recognition and respect for their contributions to the Revolutionary War.
Isn't it interesting that the American fighting spirit rests with so many? Mrs. Burgin showed her truest colors by asking for a job! It was to be a useful employment and necessary to the war effort. We have seen this in every conflict throughout our history. We believe that every person can have a part, can be useful. Thanks, Tara, for this wonderful example!
How novel! Elizabeth didn’t expect a handout or that the government owed her. She was willing to earn for all she received. Quite a different and admirable attitude. When did we lose that attribute? It’s not common today. Perhaps we are headed back in that direction. It’s great to see more about heroic women who also gave much for their country and countrymen. Thanks, Tara for highlighting another overlooked heroine.
This is another great story reminding us that the efforts of "those left behind" are just as needed as those efforts on the front lines.Each serves a great NEED, without which a war would be lost. Newer case in point is the actions of the women in WW2, here in the US. They manned the factories that supplied the weapons that were used to win. They do not get the credit they deserve. Thank you for remembering one of them.
The countless untold stories.... Thank you for keeping the memory of Elizabeth Burgin alive. And, I am compelled to thank you for your excellent book, "She Fought, Too: Stories of Revolutionary War Heroines." My granddaughters love reading and re-reading those stories!
The plight of American prisoners held by the British in those pre-Geneva Accords days was horrendous but also confused enough that I’m not surprised 200 or more of them escaped. (I’m a sucker for PoW escape stories). There were multiple claimants I understand for the Molly Piitcher story since it was standard practice in the armies of the day to actually carry some women, usually soldiers wives, on the official roster as laundresses, obviously doubling as nurses alongside the musicians when necessary. That’s over and above the not officially recognized ‘camp followers’ who dependent entirely on their own resources chose to follow the army even without official sanction or support.
A great story about an unsung hero and really about how our wonderful patriotic women that have contributed so much throughout our nation’s history. God Bless them all.
There's no doubt in my mind that women (most), served in some capacity during nearly every war or skirmish that this nation has been involved.
Women make up more than half of the population but until most recently, women have been considered lesser than men in most roles. Other than perhaps physical strength, women are at least equal to men in every sense of the word. There is no way that women weren't significantly involved and it's past time for their due recognition. And, no man should get the recognition due to a woman nor should men be allowed to engage in women's physical challenges while disguised as a woman. (This last thought is probably out of the scope of today's story bit i needed to get it off of my chest.)
My point is that the efforts of women are of equal value to those of men.
Thank you Tara for illuminating the fact that Elizabeth Burgin and other women deserve recognition and respect for their contributions to the Revolutionary War.
So, to borrow (and alter) an old cliche, “behind every good nation is a great woman” ! Another good story !
Isn't it interesting that the American fighting spirit rests with so many? Mrs. Burgin showed her truest colors by asking for a job! It was to be a useful employment and necessary to the war effort. We have seen this in every conflict throughout our history. We believe that every person can have a part, can be useful. Thanks, Tara, for this wonderful example!
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How novel! Elizabeth didn’t expect a handout or that the government owed her. She was willing to earn for all she received. Quite a different and admirable attitude. When did we lose that attribute? It’s not common today. Perhaps we are headed back in that direction. It’s great to see more about heroic women who also gave much for their country and countrymen. Thanks, Tara for highlighting another overlooked heroine.
This is another great story reminding us that the efforts of "those left behind" are just as needed as those efforts on the front lines.Each serves a great NEED, without which a war would be lost. Newer case in point is the actions of the women in WW2, here in the US. They manned the factories that supplied the weapons that were used to win. They do not get the credit they deserve. Thank you for remembering one of them.
The countless untold stories.... Thank you for keeping the memory of Elizabeth Burgin alive. And, I am compelled to thank you for your excellent book, "She Fought, Too: Stories of Revolutionary War Heroines." My granddaughters love reading and re-reading those stories!
The plight of American prisoners held by the British in those pre-Geneva Accords days was horrendous but also confused enough that I’m not surprised 200 or more of them escaped. (I’m a sucker for PoW escape stories). There were multiple claimants I understand for the Molly Piitcher story since it was standard practice in the armies of the day to actually carry some women, usually soldiers wives, on the official roster as laundresses, obviously doubling as nurses alongside the musicians when necessary. That’s over and above the not officially recognized ‘camp followers’ who dependent entirely on their own resources chose to follow the army even without official sanction or support.
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Without the women, I am afraid we might have not won.
Thanks Tara.
Thank you, Tara.
Great history lesson Tara, many women were true heroes of the Revolution!!!
A great story about an unsung hero and really about how our wonderful patriotic women that have contributed so much throughout our nation’s history. God Bless them all.
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If only more were known of this heroine! Someone we should know!