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American Revolutionary War: Thomas Hickey, Continental Army private and bodyguard to General George Washington, is hanged for mutiny and sedition.
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Thomas Hickey (soldier)
Irish-born soldier
Thomas Hickey was an Irish-born soldier who served in the French and Indian War and American Revolutionary War, and was the first Continental Army soldier to be executed for "mutiny, sedition, and treachery". Born in Ireland, Thomas Hickey came to America as a British Army…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Continental Army
Colonial army during the American Revolutionary War
The Continental Army was the army of the United Colonies representing the Thirteen Colonies and later the United States during the American Revolutionary War. It was formed on June 14, 1775, by a resolution passed by the Second Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia after…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
George Washington
Founding Father, U.S. president from 1789 to 1797
George Washington was a Founding Father and the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. As commander of the Continental Army, Washington led Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War against the British Empire. He is commonly known as…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Mutiny
Disobeying of superiors
Mutiny is a revolt among a group of people to oppose, change, or remove superiors or their orders. The term is commonly used for insubordination by members of the military against an officer or superior, but it can also sometimes mean any type of rebellion against any force.…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Sedition
Incitement of rebellion
Sedition is overt conduct, such as speech or organization, that tends toward rebellion against the established order. Sedition often includes subversion of a constitution and incitement of discontent toward, or insurrection against, established authority. Sedition may include…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)