Episode 705

America's First Female Soldier: Incredible Story of Deborah Sampson

Conservative Politics & News: The P.A.S. Report · The PAS Report Political Podcast

October 30, 202515m 54s

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Show Notes

Deborah Sampson's remarkable story comes to life in this week's America's Founding Series. Disguised as a man under the name "Robert Shurtliff," she secretly served in the Continental Army for nearly two years. She fought, bled, and risked death to achieve America's independence. From her humble beginnings as an indentured servant to her courageous service in the Revolutionary War, this episode reveals how Sampson's unwavering self-reliance and devotion to liberty made her one of America's first female soldiers and a true symbol of the nation's founding ideals. Discover the forgotten patriot who proved that the courage to defend freedom knows no gender.

Episode Highlights

A Woman at War: How Deborah Sampson disguised herself as "Robert Shurtliff" and fought bravely in the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
Courage Under Fire: The incredible moment she removed a musket ball from her own leg to protect her secret identity and continue serving.
Legacy of Liberty: How Paul Revere's support helped her secure a military pension, and why her story embodies America's enduring ideals of courage, freedom, and self-reliance.

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Timestamps

00:52 The Musket Ball
01:23 Deborah Sampson's Story
02:30 Deborah's Early Life and Struggles
03:31 Enlisting as Robert Shuttliff
06:15 Courage in Battle and the Cost of Secrecy
09:05 The Revelation of Her Identity
11:49 Paul Revere, The Fight for Recognition and a Pension
13:26 Legacy of Self-Reliance and Courage