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APRIL 19TH

Today in the Revolution ...

1775
Lexington minuteman Captain John Parker orders: "Stand your ground. Don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here."


1775
The American Revolution begins. The shot "heard round the world" is fired in Lexington Common.


1782
Netherlands recognizes the U.S.


Birthday of ...

1721
Roger Sherman. Age on 4 July 1776: 55.


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— Benjamin Franklin,1757

 


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