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John Eager Howard (June 4, 1752 – October 12, 1827) was an American soldier and politician from Maryland. He was elected as governor of the state in 1788, and served three one-year terms. He also was elected to the Continental Congress, the Congress of the Confederation, the United States Senate, and the Maryland Senate. [1]
14 de abr. de 2015 · Learn about John Eager Howard, a brave and skilled commander who led the American troops at the Battle of Cowpens in 1781. Find out his biography, achievements, and legacy in Maryland and the nation.
22 de mai. de 2024 · John Eager Howard was awarded his medal for his ferocity at the Battle of the Cowpens (see also Daniel Morgan’s and William Washington’s medals). Though not his only moment of military fame, his unrelenting spirit, seven sword wounds, and generosity to those who surrendered to him at the Battle marked him a truly remarkable officer.
Howard (1752-1827) rose to the rank of colonel in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. He served as the 5th Governor of Maryland (1788-1791) and was a United States Senator from Maryland (1796-1803). Howard County as well as Howard and Eager Streets in Baltimore are named after him.
Learn about the medal awarded to John Eager Howard, a Revolutionary War hero, by the Comitia Americana, a society of American expatriates in France. See the medal's design, inscription, and historical context.
The John Eager Howard Papers is comprised of thirteen smaller collections of various original manuscripts and papers totaling forty-five boxes. The collection spans over three centuries, beginning during the mid-late 17th century with items from the Howard family and letters from John Eager Howard.
John Eager Howard was a Federalist governor of Maryland from 1788 to 1791, who served in the Revolutionary War and the Continental Congress. He also helped establish the national capital, chartered the Bank of Maryland, and ran for vice president in 1816.
