Philip Freneau

Philip Freneau was an American poet and journalist active in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He is known as the "Poet of the American Revolution" because his writings celebrated liberty, independence, and American ideals during the country's founding. Freneau's poetry often reflected patriotic themes, and he also published newspapers advocating for democratic principles. His work helped shape American literary and political culture, making him an influential voice in early U.S. history.