John Laurens fought for the freedom of all slaves and colonists during the American War for Independence. Despite his father's ownership of slaves, John believed they were below humanity and risked everything to become a trusted aide to George Washington. As a skilled warrior, visionary, and charismatic figure, John defied his father and the British army, ultimately becoming a pioneer in the fight against slavery, ninety years before it was officially abolished in the US.
John Laurens' War
John Laurens fought tirelessly for the liberation of all slaves and colonists during the American Revolutionary War, urging his own slave-owning father to recognize the moral imperative of ending slavery.
