American Black Founding Fathers

Our country would not be the same without the help of all our American brothers.  My education K-12, was limited when it comes to the truth.  I don't remember learning or reading about any black founding fathers; moreover, I was under the impression all blacks were slaves during the revolutionary war.  When I found this information on the founding fathers, I was profoundly upset to be lied to by our historians.

We would not be the country we are today without the help of many black founders.  Founders like Peter Salem, Prince Whipple, James Armistead, Fredrick Douglas, and many more.  These men deserve similar respect to those we currently recognize.  I would love to cover them all in this blog; however, these men deserve much more.  I will cover them individually over time.

Peter Salem was born into slavery, but was given freedom from Lawson Buckminist.  He enlisted to military service, and fought in the revolutionary war.  His main contribution in the war, was in the Battle of Bunker Hill.  British Major John Pitcairn rallied his troops for a second charge when Peter Salem shot him through the head after he chanted, "The day is ours."  This vital shot discouraged the British troops allowing the American soldiers to retreat.  The Battle was a loss; however, this battle left half the British army dead compared to the 400 Americans.  Moreover, it proved American soldiers were true masters of war.

This man was enslaved from birth, and still loved our country enough to risk death.  This is true bravery and love for our country.  His first term of service ended after the Battle of Bunker hill; however, he reenlists to fight in Saratoga and Stony Point.  We are in debt to men like Peter Salem and should be grateful stories like this will be apart of the new textbook curriculum, established by Texas.