This 2-cent stamp, issued on October 20, 1928, commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth, a pivotal engagement in the American Revolutionary War. The stamp is an overprint on a regular issue stamp of the era, with the words "MOLLY PITCHER" in all caps. The Battle of Monmouth, which took place on June 28, 1778, was one of the longest single-day battles of the war. While tactically a draw, it was a strategic victory for the Continental Army as they stood their ground against the British regulars, demonstrating their improved training after the harsh winter at Valley Forge. The legend of Molly Pitcher is the central theme of this stamp. While "Molly Pitcher" is likely a composite of several women's actions during the war, the figure is most often associated with Mary Ludwig Hays. According to the legend, she earned her nickname by carrying water to thirsty soldiers on the brutally hot day of the battle. When her husband, an artilleryman, was wounded, she is said to have taken his place at the cannon, continuing the fight. The story of Molly Pitcher has become a powerful and enduring symbol of the bravery and contributions of women during the American Revolution.