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Representative Crokin highlights Molly Pitcher during Liberty's Legacy remarks
Summary
Representative Crokin used the Liberty's Legacy slot to recount the Revolutionary War hero Mary Ludwig ("Molly Pitcher") and praised her actions at the Battle of Monmouth as emblematic of courage and service.
Representative Crokin addressed the chamber as part of the Liberty's Legacy portion of the session, recounting the actions of Mary Ludwig, commonly known as "Molly Pitcher," at the Battle of Monmouth. Crokin described Ludwigs service delivering water and then taking up artillery after finding her husband dead on the field, saying that Ludwig "deserves to be recognized as one of the great heroes of our day."
Crokin framed the story as an example of womens ferocity in battle and urged the chamber to remember such examples of courage. The remarks were delivered during a ceremonial announcement period and did not prompt floor action or debate in the transcript.
