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Deborah Sampson

Deborah Sampson Biography

Military woman

Military woman during the American Revolutionary War, known for fighting as a man and being recognized as the first female soldier in American history.

Military woman during the American Revolutionary War, known for fighting as a man and being recognized as the first female soldier in American history.

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“Wrought upon at length, you may say, by an enthusiasm and frenzy that could brook no control - I burst the tyrant bands, which held my sex in awe, and clandestinely, or by stealth, grasped an opportunity, which custom and the world seemed to deny, as a natural privilege.”

Sex Band Awe Tyrants

Author:Deborah Sampson

“I am indeed willing to acknowledge what I have done, an error and presumption. I will call it an error and presumption because I swerved from the accustomed flowery path of female delicacy, to walk upon the heroic precipice of feminine perdition!”

Done Walks Path Willing Female Errors Acknowledge Feminine Heroic Accustomed Presumption Delicacy Precipice Perdition

Author:Deborah Sampson

“Why can I not fight for my country too?”

Country Fighting Revolution American Revolution

Author:Deborah Sampson

About the Author

Born: December 17, 1760
Died: April 29, 1827
Known for: Military woman
Quotes: 3

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