The American Revolution (c. 1765-1789) was a definitive event in Western history that saw the emergence of the United States and helped spawn additional waves of revolutions and societal upheavals on both sides of the Atlantic. #History #IntolerableActs #BostonTeaParty #BostonMassacre #HistoryFact https://whe.to/ci/2-2611-en/
John Adams (1735-1826) was an American lawyer, statesman, and diplomat who was a prominent leader of the American Revolution (1765-1789) before going on to serve as the first Vice President (1789-1797) and second President of the United States (1797-1801). #History #JohnAdams #BostonMassacre #AbigailAdams #HistoryFacts https://www.worldhistory.org/John_Adams/
Today is March 5th here in Massachusetts. This year that means two things.
First and foremost, it is Super Tuesday today. That means it’s Primary Election Day here as well as a bunch of other states. I have not voted yet. I plan to vote after dinner tonight. It’s going to be tight as far as time goes, but the polls are open until 8:00pm so I should be able to get there with time to spare. Keep your fingers crossed.
March 5th also has another noteworthy event, historically speaking. Today is the anniversary of The Boston Massacre. On this day in 1770 a bunch of Bostonians were shot by English troops. It was an important event that turned into one of our nation’s most famous propaganda vehicles, thanks in part to this Paul Revere image:
Here’s a link to the wikipedia article, which I did not read but am willing to assume it is accurate because trust is a thing. Also, I took the image from wikipedia as well.
I could have sworn I had a photo of the victim’s memorial that is in the Granary Burial Ground in Boston, but I can’t find it anywhere. I guess I’ll just have to go for a walk down the Freedom Trail this summer to take another pic.
Anyway, go vote (where applicable).
https://robertjames1971.blog/2024/03/05/two-local-political-events/
Paul Revere (1735-1818) was an American silversmith born in the British colony of Massachusetts. #History #PaulRevere #BostonTeaParty #BostonMassacre #HistoryFacts https://www.worldhistory.org/Paul_Revere/
Doctor Joseph Warren (1741-1775) was a physician from Boston, Massachusetts, who became an important political leader of the Patriot movement during the early years of the American Revolution (c. 1765-1789). #History #JosephWarren #BostonTeaParty #BostonMassacre #HistoryFacts https://www.worldhistory.org/Joseph_Warren/
The anniversary of the Boston Massacre is celebrated annually in Boston. #BostonMassacre #Anniversary
The event was commemorated by a memorial in the form of a white marble obelisk. #BostonMassacre #Memorial
The Boston Massacre, or the Incident on King Street, occurred in Boston, Massachusetts, on 5 March 1770, when nine British soldiers fired into a crowd of American colonists, ultimately killing five and wounding another six. #History #TownshendActs #BostonMassacre #AmericanRevolution #HistoryFacts https://www.worldhistory.org/Boston_Massacre/
The Boston Massacre was a turning point in the lead up to the American Revolution. #BostonMassacre #HistoricMoment
The British soldiers were later acquitted of the charges and were allowed to go free. #BostonMassacre #BritishRuling
The colonists used the event to rally public opinion and support for their cause. #BostonMassacre #ColonialRights
The event was later referred to as a ‘massacre’ by the colonists to rally support for their cause. #BostonMassacre #AmericanIndependence
#BostonMassacre was seen as an unjustifiable act of violence by the British against the American colonists
#BostonMassacre was a deadly confrontation between British soldiers and colonial civilians in 1770
Wherein #Vicuna 13B provides a detailed analysis and breakdown of Paul Revere's famous "Unhappy Boston" poem about the #BostonMassacre.
I went from squinting at the original text, trying to parse the antiquated English, to fully understanding it front to back.
This is, frankly, beyond amazing.
Boston Mayor Proclaims March 5 Crispus Attucks Day https://framinghamsource.com/index.php/2023/03/05/boston-mayor-proclaims-march-5-crispus-attucks-day/
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