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Dan Cale's avatar

I believe that Tarleton was the inspiration for the character Tavington in the movie The Patriot. Based on what I've read the man was probably more despicable than the fictional character. Who knows what may have happened if it wasn't for men & women like Jouett.

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Bruce Barlond's avatar

Another great story of bravery in the face of capture which I had never heard of before!

Thank you, Tara, for your great history lessons!

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Charlie Kendall's avatar

Yet another infamous ride for the cause! God bless our patriots!

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Therese Daley's avatar

I wonder why he took his time to leave?

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Wally Firkins's avatar

Jack Jouett may well have saved some of our most famous founders by forewarning Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry and others of an attempt to capture them from one of the most infamous and nasty British, Banastre Tarleton. His quick thinking and daring nighttime ride earned him a nice reward from Virginia's assembly. Thank you Tara.

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Johnny Baker Jr. MLA's avatar

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Betsy Tara Ross

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Charles Baesler's avatar

Lots of brave Americans in our history. Same is true today.

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