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  • Revolutionary War Hero John Paul Jones, a captain in the Continental Navy, became a hero of the American Revolution because of his eagerness to engage the enemy, his boldness in battle, and his tactical successes. Some histories of his exploits have exaggerated his role and left out personal failings. [Source: Encyclopedia of War & American Society; Jones, John Paul (1747–92)]

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