Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center
A Brief History of Baron Von Steuben
Baron
Von Steuben played a crucial role in the military success of the American
Revolution.Baron Von Steuben was born on October 17, 1730, in Magdburg
Prussia, to a military family.
Baron
Von Steuben entered the Prussian army at the age of sixteen. He served
till the end of the Seven Years war rising to the rank as captain. For
a time he was attached to the general staff of Fredrick the Great.
With his striking number of qualities rare among the insurgent-his high professional reputation, forceful Prussian bearing and colorful personality, Steuben had a gallivant effect on the downhearted, disorganized army and immediately became on of General George Washington's most valuable and trusted officers. Winning appointment as an Inspector General and a mandate to train the army as an efficient fighting machine. All this despite the fact that Steuben spoke no English and obliged to work through interpreters.
Articles/Pictures From the Old Newspaper Documenting School History
- The Room 108-110 Workshop
- CPS Basketball Teams Policy Change
- First female President for Student Council
- First principal of Von Steuben passes away
- "Sound device" donated to school
- Track team
- What Kimball looked like years ago
- "Service" in the basement
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