People (page 3)

Rare Images of People from Early American History

Here we see Martha Washington as a young maiden and again as Mrs. George Washington. Martha's children, not to be denied a place with their mother, are here in their younger years.

Patrick Henry is at his desk... could he be writing notes for his now-famous speech? In which he told the Virginia Assembly to "Give me liberty or give me death!"

There's Dolley Payne Madison, the ever-popular hostess and First Lady as the wife of President Madison. And let's not forget Lafayette, a French citizen who joined the Continental Army and who became a close friend of George Washington.

The Marquis de LaFayette. French Citizen Who Joined the American Army. Voted Major General By The Congress.	Martha Dandridge Custis. Daughter of John Dandridge, a Virginia Planter.	Mrs. Martha Washington. Married George Washington at The Age Of 27. Known Later as "Lady Washington."
John and Martha Parke Custis, Martha's Children From Her First Marriage.	Dolley Payne Madison. Wife of James Madison, 4th President of The U.S.	Patrick Henry. Urged Independence With Famous Speech: Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death.

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