Philip Syng Physick is considered the Father of American Surgery.
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Twice Removed From The Continental Army - Penuel Cheney's Malpractices
Penuel Cheney was a Surgeon in the early days of the Continental Army who demonstrated some administrative flaws under General Washington’s command.
William Shippen Jr's Direction of Hospitals is Questioned
William Shippen Jr held the post of Director of Hospitals for the Continental Army.
David Ramsay - American History's First American Historian
David Ramsay was the first American Revolutionary to write history book about the American Revolution.
William Burnet Heals Continental Veterans
William Burnet served as Physician and Surgeon General for the Eastern Region of the Continental Army.
The Edwards Brothers Fight Tyranny Together
Marshall, Enoch and Evan Edwards all served their country in varying capacities during the Revolutionary War.
There's A Surgeon In The Cabinet - A James McHenry Story
James McHenry was a signer of the United States Constitution and a Secretary of War during the Washington and Adams Presidencies.