Today in History: Nathanael Greene
Today in History–August 7–the Library of Congress features Revolutionary War hero Nathanael Greene, born on this day in 1742. A West Point commander, Green replaced the disgraced Benedict Arnold and played a significant part in the defeat of British General Lord Cornwallis at Cowpens, South Carolina. Find out more by visiting the Today in History section, then click the links below to access related resources.
Nathanael Greene Was Born from America’s Library
Nathanael Greene correspondence & memorandum
Historical newspaper coverage of General Greene 1789-99
Later historical newspaper coverage of General Nathanael Greene
Periodical articles
- “George W. Greene’s Life of Nathanael Greene” The North American Review, Volume 106, Issue 219, April 1868
- “Greene’s Life of Major-General Nathanael Greene” The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 21, Issue 126, April 1868
- “Greene’s Life of Major-General Nathanael Greene” [Volume II] The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 27, Issue 164, June 1871
- “G. W. Greene’s Life of Nathaniel Greene” [Volume II] The North American Review, Volume 113, Issue 233, October 1871
- “General Nathanael Greene” The New England Magazine, Volume 23, Issue 5, Jan 1898
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