4th of July Giveaway

John Paul Jones; Scottish-born naval commander who began his career on slaving ships but grew disgusted with the slave trade. Eventually made his way to America and volunteered his services to the Continental Navy; first man awarded the rank of First Lieutenant, 7 December 1775.

He attacked British merchant and supply ships, not just on the American coast but in British waters. He coined the phrase "I have not yet begun to fight!" when the Brits demanded his surrender.

Cool contest, it inspired me to do some research, which is always good! :thumbup:
 
We share the same first name, so

Nathaniel Gorham (May 27, 1738 – June 11, 1796) was the eighth President of the United States in Congress assembled, under the Articles of Confederation. He served from June 1786 to November 13, 1786. He was preceded in office by John Hancock and succeeded by Arthur St. Clair.
 
Daniel Boone.

Boone was a Militia officer during the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), which in Kentucky was fought primarily between settlers and British-allied American Indians. Boone was captured by Shawnees in 1778 and adopted into the tribe, but he escaped and continued to help defend the Kentucky settlements. He was elected to the first of his three terms in the Virginia General Assembly during the war, and fought in the Battle of Blue Licks in 1782, one of the last battles of the American Revolution.
 
Patrick Henry is remembered as one of the most influential (and radical) advocates of the American Revolution . The House of Burgesses was undecided on whether to mobilize for military action against the British military force, and Henry argued in favor of mobilization. Henry ended his speech with,

“Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!”
 
This thread desperately needs a list of people already guessed.

Here is is up to this point in consecutive order.

Paul Revere
Francis Marion
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
Ethan Allen
Nathan Hale
Samuel Nicholas
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
Thomas Paine
John Hancock
Molly Pitcher
John Jay
Benjamin Sherman
Silas Deane
Francis Scott Key [ineligible]
Betsy Ross
William Dawes
Richard Stockton
Ceasar Rodney
Joseph Plumb Martin
Robert Morris, Jr
Nathanael Greene
RICHARD HARRY LEE
John Paul Jones
Nathaniel Gorham
Daniel Boone
 
I'm surprised no one has mentioned Ben Franklin. He had a hand in writing the Declaration and was instrumental in raising support with the French.
 
William Prescott, who commanded the rebel forces at the battle of Bunker Hill. The quote "Do not fire until you see the whites of their eyes!" is often attributed to him.
 
Joben said:
This thread desperately needs a list of people already guessed.

Here is is up to this point in consecutive order.

Paul Revere
Francis Marion
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
Ethan Allen
Nathan Hale
Samuel Nicholas
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
Thomas Paine
John Hancock
Molly Pitcher
John Jay
Benjamin Sherman
Silas Deane
Francis Scott Key [ineligible]
Betsy Ross
William Dawes
Richard Stockton
Ceasar Rodney
Joseph Plumb Martin
Robert Morris, Jr
Nathanael Greene
RICHARD HARRY LEE
John Paul Jones
Nathaniel Gorham
Daniel Boone
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Shotgun said:
I'm surprised no one has mentioned Ben Franklin. He had a hand in writing the Declaration and was instrumental in raising support with the French.
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Someone did.
 
I'll take a stab at it. Thanks for the chance BTW.

Roger Sherman. Co-writer of the Declaration of Independence, and signer of the Constitution.
 
I am going with my orginal hero, Issac Davis, Acton Minuteman, first to die as a result of the battle at the North Bridge, Concord MA. The Issac Davis trail from west acton MA, to the bridge is retraced here Patroits Day by the Acton Minuteman, and the battle reenacted, as well as the Battle for the Lexington Green. Thou it isnt mentioned often in Histroy, he was also the leader of the Davis Blues fife and drum core.

(Hey I was born and raised is Acton, who else would be my hero?)

EDIT: Thank you for thinking up such a cool giveaway!
 
Francis Hopkinson. He wrote against the British tyranny before he signed the Declaration and for the Constitution after.
God bless America!!!
 
James Madison -- an American politician and political philosopher who served as the fourth President of the United States, writer of the Federalist Papers, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States
 
Peyton Randolph. Planter and public official from the colony of Virginia. Peyton was the President of the Continental Congress. Unfortunately he died in 1775 and did not get to see American independence.:( Thankyou for the giveaway and Happy Independence Day!
 
...John Paul Jones.

Shoot already taken.

George Washington is a fav of mine for his faith in the Lord. Never has been a better president since then may never be again. Kind of sad.
 
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Can't believe no one has guessed Jim Bowie yet. maybe it's too obvious.

Certainly not going to be him, but I thought I would take a Canadian just for fun. So don't get into a fit about me picking a Canadian on July 4th.

Louis Riel, Leader of 2 rebellions against the Canadian government. Not the most dirt free guy in the list, but a patriot at heart non the less.

"Life, without the dignity of an intelligent being, is not worth having."- To his jury after his lawyer tried to plead insanity against his will.
 
John_B said:
George Washington is a fav of mine for his faith in the Lord. Never has been a better president since then may never be again. Kind of sad.
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Not to raise a debate, but I thought George Washington was a Deist?
 
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