In celebration of America: the story of our spy on the inside, that’s right, #Hercules Mulligan!
#whotellsyourstory
http://1.usa.gov/296cnrH
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#Hercules was able to solicit info from British officers about ambushes. He & Cato were able to pass along info & save Washington. -
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#Hercules feared tarring & feathering or some other revenge for appearing too close w British, despite his true loyalties. -
Washington visited
#Hercules after “Evacuation Day” parade easing any doubts as to which side Hercules had been on.pic.twitter.com/5DpW2UaVi2
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While President, Washington updated his wardrobe through
#Hercules who changed sign outside his shop to say: “Clothier to Genl. Washington.” -
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#Hercules died @ 85 & is buried @ Trinity Church, next to his friend Alexander Hamilton#whotellsyourstory#HISTINT http://1.usa.gov/296cnrH -
Interested in learning more about Revolutionary War Spies? Check out Intelligence in War of Independence: http://1.usa.gov/297Qm7o
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obvz a "yikes" here, but go ahead Cato, heretofore unsung hero.
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@CIA so one of the earliest recorded US spies (facing treason as an intelligence courier) was an#AfricaAmerican slave Cato?#4thofJulyThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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