Molly Pitcher is a legendary figure from the American Revolutionary War, often associated with the Battle of Monmouth in 1778. She is believed to be Mary Ludwig Hays, a woman who accompanied her husband to the battlefield and took his place at the cannon after he was injured. The name "Molly Pitcher" refers to women who brought water to soldiers, and her story symbolizes the contributions of women during the war. Molly Pitcher has become an enduring symbol of women's bravery and involvement in American history.