- George Washington: Commander in Chief of the Continental Army who led American forces to victory in the Revolutionary War and became the first President of the United States [2][4].
- Thomas Jefferson: Principal author of the Declaration of Independence and third President of the United States; a key proponent of individual liberties and democracy [4][5].
- Benjamin Franklin: Founding Father and diplomat who played a critical role in securing French support during the Revolutionary War and helped draft the Declaration of Independence [2][4][5].
- John Adams: Influential advocate for independence, member of the Committee of Five that drafted the Declaration, and the second President of the United States [2][4][6].
- Alexander Hamilton: Founding Father who served as an aide to Washington and was the first Secretary of the Treasury; co-author of the Federalist Papers [2][4][5].
- Samuel Adams: Leader of the Sons of Liberty and a key figure in events leading up to the Revolution, including the Boston Tea Party [4][5][6].
- Marquis de Lafayette: French military officer who supported the American cause and became a major general in the Continental Army [2][4][5][6].
- James Madison: Author of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and the fourth President of the United States [2][4].
- Crispus Attucks: Considered the first American casualty of the Revolutionary War, he was killed during the Boston Massacre [2][4][5].
- Paul Revere: Silversmith and patriot known for his midnight ride to alert colonists of British troop movements [2][3][4].
- Benedict Arnold: Initially a hero of the Revolution, he is infamous for his later betrayal when he attempted to surrender West Point to the British [2][4][6].
- Nathanael Greene: Highly regarded officer and strategist in the Continental Army, known for his leadership in the Southern theater of the war [2][6].
- General Charles Cornwallis: British general whose surrender at Yorktown effectively ended the Revolutionary War [2][4][6].
- Thomas Paine: Political activist and author of the influential pamphlet 'Common Sense,' advocating for American independence [2][4][5].
- Joseph Brant: Mohawk leader who supported the British side during the Revolution [2][4][5].
- Margaret Corbin: Patriot who took over a cannon during battle after her husband was killed, later awarded a military pension [2][4].
- John Laurens: Aide to Washington who advocated for the enlistment of slaves in exchange for their freedom [2][4][5].
- Mary Ludwig Hays (Molly Pitcher): Recognized for her role in bringing water to troops and taking over her husband's cannon during battle [4][5][6].
- Robert Morris: Financier of the American Revolution who played a crucial role in stabilizing the Continental Army’s funding [6].

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