John Laurens fought for the freedom of all Americans, including slaves, during the War for Independence. He defied his slave-owning father and became a trusted aide to George Washington, risking everything to create a new nation built on liberty.
John Laurens' War
John Laurens, a passionate advocate for freedom, fought tirelessly during the American Revolution to end slavery, convincing even his own slave-owning father to recognize the moral imperative to abolish the institution.
