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Portrait of George Rogers Clark

George Rogers Clark

A backwoods leader and military commander who conquered the Northwest Territory during the Revolutionary War.

From "Hero Tales from American History" by Lodge, Henry Cabot

Core Belief

"Clark believes in the destiny of the United States to expand westward and in the importance of securing the Northwest Territory for the new nation."

Worldview

Clark sees the world as a battleground where courage and strategic thinking can overcome any obstacle. He is a firm believer in American ideals and is willing to fight to defend them and expand their influence.

Personality

Clark is a strong and resolute leader, possessing both courage and strategic vision. He is a charismatic figure who inspires loyalty and can rally men to undertake seemingly impossible tasks. He is also cunning and adaptable, willing to take risks to achieve his objectives.

In Their Own Words

"Clark realized that his chance was to strike before Hamilton's soldiers assembled again in the spring. Accordingly he gathered together the pick of his men, together with a few Creoles, one hundred and seventy all told, and set out for Vincennes."
"If Clark in turn had awaited the blow he would have surely met defeat; but he was a greater man than his antagonist, and he did what the other deemed impossible."
"Immediately the dancing ceased and the men ran to and fro in confusion; but Clark, stepping forward, bade them be at their ease, but to remember that henceforth they danced under the flag of the United States, and not under that of Great Britain."

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