Henry Melchior Muehlenberg was George Washington's chaplain and was appointed by the Continental Congress.
John Hanson was elected President of the United States in Congress Assembled and served until George Washington was inaugurated. Michael Hilligas became the first Treasurer and served until Hamilton took office.
The first stars and stripes was made by Sara Austin and the Ladies Aid Societry of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Philadelphia. This flag had only twelve stars and was presented to John Paul Jones. It received the first salute granted to the Star Spangled Banner in Europe. It was on display at the Naval Academy Chapel until 1968 and is now in the National Museum in D.C.
General Peter Muhlenberg and his German Lutheran brigade turned the battle for Washington at Brandywine and Monmouth.
The Liberty Bell was hauled by Fredrick Leiser, a German Lutheran, in 1777 from Philadelphia to Allenton and was hidden under the floor of Zion Lutheran Church.
Von Steuben, an inspector, saved the U.S. Treasury $600,000. Historians rank him next to Washington and Greene for valuable services. His "Rule of Discipline" created our National Army and still forms the basis of our military tactics.
