Monday Minute: A Revolutionary War General's Uniform

In this Monday Minute in the Archives, we step back in time to explore a rare Revolutionary War uniform—now on display at the Reagan Library as part of the America 250 exhibition. This uniform belonged to Jonathan Bancroft, a soldier who rose through the ranks to become a brigadier general in the Massachusetts militia. Dating to the late 1780s or early 1790s, it offers a remarkable window into the early years of our republic and the men who helped shape it. What makes this piece so special is how complete it is. The uniform includes the original breeches, a vest, jacket, wig, and tricorn hat, along with the brigadier general epaulettes that marked Bancroft's rank and standing. This artifact is part of the Reagan Library's America 250 exhibition, a special collection honoring 250 years of American history and the people who built this nation. What would you most like to see up close in this collection? Let us know in the comments below. To learn more about the America 250 exhibition, visit reaganfoundation.org/a250. For more information on the ongoing works of President Reagan's Foundation, please visit http://www.reaganfoundation.org Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RonaldReagan Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ronaldreagan Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/reaganfoundation Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ronald-reagan-presidential-library-foundation Newsletter Sign-up: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/newsletter #reagan #ronaldreagan #reaganlibrary #america250 #americanhistory