Oneida Woman Polly Cooper Walked 200 Miles to Aid Starving Continental Army

Meet Polly Cooper, who walked over 200 miles in the snow to feed Washington’s starving army

Polly Cooper, an Oneida woman, journeyed 200 miles to deliver essential food supplies to the starving Continental Army. She prepared corn and taught soldiers how to cook, saving many lives during a harsh winter. Cooper refused payment for her actions, receiving only a shawl and bonnet as thanks. Her vital contributions were preserved through oral tradition and later documented by historians. The U.S.

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