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John Adams
A leading proponent of independence, a congressman, a diplomat, and the second President of the United States
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Theodosia Burr Alston
Daughter of Aaron Burr and prominent figure in early American society who disappeared at sea in 1813
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Aaron Burr
Complex and controversial early American politician known for his fatal duel with Alexander Hamilton
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Angelica Schuyler Church
The charming, intelligent, politically active oldest daughter of Philip Schuyler and sister of Elizabeth Hamilton
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Elizabeth "Eliza" Schuyler Hamilton
Daughter of the patriot general Philip Schuyler and wife of Alexander Hamilton who secured his legacy after his death
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Sally Hemings
Enslaved woman in the household of Thomas Jefferson, who was likely the father of her six children
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Belinda, Patty Gipson, Jemima Hunt
Little-known figures in the fight for the abolition of slavery
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Absalom Jones
Abolitionist, religious leader, and founder of the first Black Episcopal church in the United States
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Henry Knox
A poor bookseller in Boston who became a close confidant of George Washington, a general, and first Secretary of War
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Lucy Knox
A daughter of eminent loyalists and wife of the Revolutionary War general Henry Knox
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John Laurens
South Carolina officer and close friend of Alexander Hamilton who advocated abolition and recruitment of Black troops
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