Historical Events tagged with "jack jouett"
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Military & Warfare
Jack Jouett's Midnight Ride to Warn Jefferson
June 3rd, 1781 243 years ago
Jack Jouett rode through Virginia to alert Thomas Jefferson and the state legislature about British troops planning a raid. Starting from Cuckoo Tavern, Jouett traversed nearly 40 miles across dangerous terrain in the dead of night, showcasing his bravery and commitment to the American Revolution.
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