Joseph Reed | |
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| 3rd President of Pennsylvania | |
| In office December 1, 1778 – November 16, 1781 | |
| Vice President | George Bryan Matthew Smith William Moore |
| Preceded by | George Bryan |
| Succeeded by | William Moore |
| Member, Continental Congress | |
| In office 1778–1778 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 27, 1741 Trenton, Province of New Jersey, British America |
| Died | March 5, 1785 (aged 43) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Spouse | |
| Profession | Statesman, lawyer, military officer |
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Joseph Reed (August 27, 1741 – March 5, 1785) was an American lawyer, military officer, politician, and Founding Father of the United States. He served as aide-de-camp to George Washington, as adjutant general of the Continental Army and fought in several key battles during the American Revolutionary War. He is credited with designing the Pine Tree Flag used during the war.
He served as a delegate to the Continental Congress from Pennsylvania and was a signatory to the Articles of Confederation. He served as the third President of Pennsylvania's Supreme Executive Council, a position analogous to the modern office of Governor, from 1778 to 1781. He was elected to Congress a second time in 1784, but did not take office due to poor health.