Benjamin Rush

Ben thought about the strange course of events that had led him to this point in his life. He had considered being a lawyer but had ended up becoming a doctor, and now he was also a politician and member of the Continental Congress. Ben had never thought of working with the army. But for now, that was what he was doing. He wondered if he too might be called to die for the new country they were trying to forge.

Filled with intelligence and devotion, Benjamin Rush eagerly took up numerous roles as a physician, surgeon general in the army, politician, educator, and writer. A signer of the Declaration of Independence and close friend of John Adams, he made lasting contributions to American society.

Born in Pennsylvania, Rush studied medicine with some of the greatest doctors in America and Europe. He was outspoken about improving the conditions and treatment of wounded soldiers and was a lifelong champion of medical care for the poor and freedom for slaves, becoming one of the greatest American physicians and social reformers in history (1746-1813).

1. Opening Credits | Chapter 1: Seasick and Terrified
2. Chapter 2: Coming and Going
3. Chapter 3: Choosing a Career
4. Chapter 4: Apprentice
5. Chapter 5: Edinburgh
6. Chapter 6: Interesting and Important People
7. Chapter 7: A Well-Trained Colonial Doctor
8. Chapter 8: The Point of No Return
9. Chapter 9: Brothers-in-Arms
10. Chapter 10: Into Battle
11. Chapter 11: Surgeon General
12. Chapter 12: Victory
13. Chapter 13: Helping Shape the New Nation
14. Chapter 14: The Stricken City
15. Chapter 15: A Better Place for Everyone | Closing Credits