Henry Knox

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Henry Knox born?July 25, 1750
2. Where was Henry Knox born?Boston, Massachusetts
3. What is Henry Knox known for?Authored the founding document for the Society of the Cincinnati
4. What is the primary military role?Major General and Chief of Artillery, Continental Army
5. What is the government service?First Secretary of War (1789-1794)
6. Who was Henry Knox?Henry Knox was a book-loving general who helped America win its freedom with giant cannons. He started as a bookseller in Boston and became a key leader in the Revolutionary War and later the first Secretary of War.

Noble Train of Artillery: The historic transport of 60 tons of cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to the Continental Army.
Northwest Indian War: A conflict between the United States and Native American confederations in the Northwest Territory.
Hereditary Society: An organization where membership is passed down through family lineage.