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June 28 - Molly Pitcher at the Battle of Monmouth.
On June 28, 1778, Molly Pitcher, the legendary heroine of the American Revolution, is said to have participated in the Battle of Monmouth.  This is a copy of the engraving by J.C. Armytage after Alonzo Chappel.  
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June 28 - Molly Pitcher at the Battle of Monmouth.

On June 28, 1778, Molly Pitcher, the legendary heroine of the American Revolution, is said to have participated in the Battle of Monmouth.  This is a copy of the engraving by J.C. Armytage after Alonzo Chappel.  

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