Deborah Sampson was famous for disguising herself as a man to fight in the American Revolutionary War. Born in 1760, she enlisted in the Continental Army under the name Robert Shurtliff and served for over a year before her true identity was discovered. Her bravery and determination made her one of the first women to take on a soldier's role in American history, and she later became an advocate for veterans' rights. Sampson's story highlights the contributions of women in the military and the fight for gender equality.
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