On this day in history, June 28, 1778, ‘Molly Pitcher' provides water to husband’s regiment, ascends to fame

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On this day in history, June 28, 1778, Mary Ludwig Hays, wife of artilleryman William Hays, offered water to her husband’s regiment during the American Revolution — and became known as Molly Pitcher.

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