The opening shot of the Battle of Concord occurred on this day in history in 1775 which started the American Revolutionary War which led to the formation of the United States of America. We owe a big thanks to these Brave Men and Women who fought for our Independence
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Patriots Day, April 19th – Mr. Paul Revere Explains The Battle of Lexington and Concord in His Own Words…. | The Last Refuge
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Patriots Day, April 19th – Mr. Paul Revere Explains The Battle of Lexington and Concord in His Own Words….
Posted on April 19, 2020 by sundance
Representative Doug Collins asked today: “How do you celebrate Patriots Day”?
Which, perhaps, should spur me to share my own thoughts on this day of consequence.
Many are familiar with the poem Paul Revere’s ride; however, far fewer know that Paul Revere actually memorialized the events of the April 18 and 19, 1775, in an eight page letter written several years later. Each Patriots Day I remind myself to read his letter from a copy handed down; and I think about how Paul Revere was really just a common man of otherwise undue significance…. yet capable to the task at hand.
To me everything about the heart of Revere, which you can identify within his own writing, is what defines an American ‘patriot’. There is no grand prose, just a recollection of his involvement. Unsure if anyone else would enjoy I have tracked-down an on-line source for sharing; and provide a transcript below (all misspelling is with the original)...
Paul Revere personally recounts his famous ride. – In this undated letter Paul Revere summarizes the activities surrounding his famous ride on 18 April 1775. He recounts how Dr. Joseph Warren urged him to ride to Lexington to warn John Hancock and Samuel Adams of British troop movements. He arranged to signal the direction of the troops with lanterns from Old North Church and then had friends row him across the Charles River, borrowing a horse for his ride...
FTA:
Patriots Day, April 19th – Mr. Paul Revere Explains The Battle of Lexington and Concord in His Own Words….
Posted on April 19, 2020 by sundance
Representative Doug Collins asked today: “How do you celebrate Patriots Day”?
Which, perhaps, should spur me to share my own thoughts on this day of consequence.
Many are familiar with the poem Paul Revere’s ride; however, far fewer know that Paul Revere actually memorialized the events of the April 18 and 19, 1775, in an eight page letter written several years later. Each Patriots Day I remind myself to read his letter from a copy handed down; and I think about how Paul Revere was really just a common man of otherwise undue significance…. yet capable to the task at hand.
To me everything about the heart of Revere, which you can identify within his own writing, is what defines an American ‘patriot’. There is no grand prose, just a recollection of his involvement. Unsure if anyone else would enjoy I have tracked-down an on-line source for sharing; and provide a transcript below (all misspelling is with the original)...
Paul Revere personally recounts his famous ride. – In this undated letter Paul Revere summarizes the activities surrounding his famous ride on 18 April 1775. He recounts how Dr. Joseph Warren urged him to ride to Lexington to warn John Hancock and Samuel Adams of British troop movements. He arranged to signal the direction of the troops with lanterns from Old North Church and then had friends row him across the Charles River, borrowing a horse for his ride...
UncleEd
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The British army as a whole was stretched pretty thin.
For one it wasn't terribly huge and it had to guard the
homeland because of French and Spanish threats. Also
it had to keep guard on the far flung holding in the
empire.
Also the vital British navy wasn't able to defeat the
French navy, which lent support to the American cause.
Not saying the American rebels had an easy time but
the full force of the British army was lacking.
Also a number of British generals refused to serve
against the colonists and the Parliament was not
united in prosecuting the war.
Texas Star
US Veteran
Then, there's the matter of the French helping us, and some German mercenaries leaving the British cause.
But Washington, Marion, and other US generals do seem to have been very talented. And the people as a whole were well armed. This shocked a British general in upstate NY. The frontier settlers were armed against Indian attack and to hunt for food.
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bill2000
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We had a good run.
Deuce Caboose
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There is no doubt in my mind that life is circular in nature.
To understand American spirit, look no further the events of this day, so long ago.
See what is possible when a small group of passionately motivated individuals, band together, in support of the greatest of ideas:
Liberty.
It was these men, who risked all they had: their lives, their fortune, and their sacred honor.
For those of us, who honor the Sons of Liberty, not just today, but everyday, take heart.
Let their example and sacrifice serve as a cautionary tale for those who govern our nation and would seek to suppress liberty, no matter the reason.
Their spirit is alive, and well, and beats in the hearts of all who support and defend the Constitution.
My sentiments exactly.
ameridaddy
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cowboy4evr
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My ancestors fought under Washingtons command . My mother did genealogy for over 20 yrs , documented the fact . Regards Paul
UncleEd
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The context of the American Revolution must be
examined in the problems that began with the
French Indian War and its huge expense to the
British coffers.
I urge a study of those years before the Revolution
and the problems the British had in continuing to
guard the western Ohio River Valley frontier.
One of the problems was the colonies in general
did not support financially their protection, the
burden falling completely on Britain.
I'm happy the American Revolution succeeded
but one must also sympathize with the Brits'
point of view as well. Remember, probably at
least a third of the colonists opposed the
Revolution and a great many more were
"neutral." In that it was a "miracle" that the
revolution succeeded.
One of the quirks of the revolution is that
Robert Rogers of Rogers Rangers fame from
the French Indian War ended up fighting
with the British against the colonists. His
rangers were highly valued by the British
army.
examined in the problems that began with the
French Indian War and its huge expense to the
British coffers.
I urge a study of those years before the Revolution
and the problems the British had in continuing to
guard the western Ohio River Valley frontier.
One of the problems was the colonies in general
did not support financially their protection, the
burden falling completely on Britain.
I'm happy the American Revolution succeeded
but one must also sympathize with the Brits'
point of view as well. Remember, probably at
least a third of the colonists opposed the
Revolution and a great many more were
"neutral." In that it was a "miracle" that the
revolution succeeded.
One of the quirks of the revolution is that
Robert Rogers of Rogers Rangers fame from
the French Indian War ended up fighting
with the British against the colonists. His
rangers were highly valued by the British
army.
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I'm a SAR member and several years ago there was an article in the SAR magazine that stated that Spain also sent aid to us. I had never read that until then. I assume that was because of "The enemy of my enemy is my friend". Larry
