Fact Or Fiction: Did These Historical Figures Really Exist Back In The Day?

Published on 12/07/2020
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Ichabod Crane

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is well known for its character Washington Irving. This short story would also tell the tale of a man named Ichabod Crane. He was believed to be a hero in the old days, alongside Irving. However, Ichabod was only a fictional character, just like Irving. 

Ichabod Crane

Ichabod Crane

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Sybil Ludington

Among the American Revolution’s stories of heroism is a 16-year-old girl, Sybil Ludington. Her story reflects the bravery of a woman who played a significant role in the American Revolution against the British empire. It was the women’s organization, Daughters of the American Revolutionary, who later discovered that the stories behind Sybil’s heroism did not occur.

Sybil Ludington

Sybil Ludington

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