Esther de Berdt Reed and the Revolution That Women Raised
Update: 2025-09-01
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Esther de Berdt Reed wasn’t content to sit on the sidelines during the Revolutionary War. While the fighting dragged on and morale among Patriot soldiers dropped, Reed launched an ambitious campaign with other women to raise funds and provide relief for the troops. When she presented her plan to George Washington, he had his own ideas for how their efforts should be used. But Esther wasn't willing to go down without a fight.
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