Molly Pitcher
publication date: Monday, August 12, 2024 (part of August 2024)
category: Legends
clue: Revolutionary War historians cannot agree on which actual combatant she was, but they have achieved consensus that the yankees wanted her and not a belly itcher.
explanation: The name "Molly Pitcher" has been attributed to a woman who fought in the Revolutionary War, but it is probably folkloric and the tale was likely inspired by one of several actual women. more…
intended difficulty: easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Samir Mehta, and Richard Slominsky
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