Today's DAR
“The shot heard around the world;” “minutemen;” “General Gage;” stockpiling arms, ammunition and supplies;” “a secret expedition;” “Paul Revere and William Dawes;” the “North Bridge…” These are all words that most likely bring to mind the date of April 19, 1775, the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which took place...
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