WAPPINGERS FALLS – Monday, Congressman Pat Ryan introduced the Chief Nimham Purple Heart Act, legislation allowing Chief Daniel Nimham – the last sachem of the Wappinger people and Revolutionary War hero – to be posthumously awarded the Purple Heart. Chief Nimham fought alongside the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. He and members of his community aligned themselves with the cause of American independence, demonstrating extraordina…
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