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Israel Putnam, the Revolutionary War general and leader of the Battle of Bunker Hill famous for saying, "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes" because they were low on ammunition was the grandson of Thomas Putnam born in 1614 and a judge during the Salem witch trials. Thomas had a son Edward who was also a judge during the trials, and Arthur Miller's judge in The Crucible was a composite of the two Putnams.
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What was the infamous quote by Israel Putnam?
"Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes, then fire low".
Is George P Putnam the founder of the George Putnam Fund?
no he didn't
Who was a radical leader of the patriots in Boston sam Adams Benedict Arnold Israel putnam aaron burr or david wooster?
Assuming that you mean those campaigning for American Independence as patriots, Sam Adams is the man you are looking for.
Who said dont shoot till you see the whites of their eyes?
Colonel Prescott said this at the Bunker Hill during the American Revolution. His army had a limited amount of ammunition.
Who is Justice Thomas?
Clarence Thomas serves as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, he succeeded Thurgood Marshall the first African-American to serve on the court to become the second to serve in that position.Please see related link below!
When was Israel Putnam born?
Israel Putnam was born on January 7, 1718.
What is Israel Putnam's birthday?
Israel Putnam was born on January 7, 1718.
When was Israel Putnam Wolf Den created?
Israel Putnam Wolf Den was created in 1899.
When was General Israel Putnam House created?
General Israel Putnam House was created in 1648.
What has the author George Israel Putnam written?
George Israel Putnam has written: 'In blue uniform'
When did David Putnam die?
Israel Putnam died on May 29, 1790 at the age of 72.
How old is Israel Putnam?
Israel Putnam was born on January 7, 1718 and died on May 29, 1790. Israel Putnam would have been 72 years old at the time of death or 297 years old today.
What happened to Thomas Putnam and Ann Putnam's family?
Thomas and Ann Putnam's seven children died at birth and their only child Ruth was sick.
Who was the leaders of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
Israel Putnam
Who was leader of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
Israel Putnam
When did James Jackson Putnam die?
James Jackson Putnam died in 1918.
What is parris' relationship with Thomas Putnam in the crucible?
Thomas is Parris' uncle
