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Artemas Ward (November 26, 1727 – October 28, 1800) was an American major general in the American Revolutionary War and a Congressman from Massachusetts. He was considered an effective political leader, President John Adams describing him as "universally esteemed, beloved, and confided in by his army and his country".
Apr 10, 2024 · Artemas Ward was commander-in-chief of the American militia forces during the Siege of Boston and the Battle of Bunker Hill.
General Artemas Ward is a bronze statue of American Revolutionary War general Artemas Ward. It is sited in the center of Ward Circle, which was specifically made for the statue, at the intersection of Nebraska and Massachusetts Avenue in the American University Park neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
Feb 3, 2021 · But as for the rest of us historical buffs, we know Artemas Ward (Nov. 26, 1727 – Oct. 28, 1800) as the first commander-in-chief of the American Army. Lackluster, ulta-conservative, slow to act, some at the time might say slow to think, he was one who enjoyed eating – a lot.
The stone base is inscribed “Artemas Ward, 1727-1800, Son of Massachusetts, Graduate of Harvard College, Judge and Legislator, Delegate 1780-1781 Continental Congress, Soldier in Three Wars, First Commander of the Patriotic Forces.”
Artemas Ward 1762. In addition to being the first Commander-in-Chief of the army during the American Revolution, General Ward served publicly in many ways throughout his lifetime. The Museum is named in his honor. For more information, see his biography.
Artemas Ward 1848. Artemas Ward was born May 20, 1848 in New York City, In 1863 he served with the New York State soldiers’ depot. Later he moved to Philadelphia entering the Cuban export and import business.
