On this day in 1775, the American Revolution began with "the shot heard round the world." Sadly the Battle of Lexington and Concord is barely taught in school anymore and only Massachusetts celebrates the event as a holiday. However, even in Massachusetts Patriots Day is known more as Marathon Monday than the celebration of one of the most consequential days in world history.
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
The Day the American Revolution Began
On this day in 1775, the American Revolution began with "the shot heard round the world." Sadly the Battle of Lexington and Concord is barely taught in school anymore and only Massachusetts celebrates the event as a holiday. However, even in Massachusetts Patriots Day is known more as Marathon Monday than the celebration of one of the most consequential days in world history.
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Maine celebrates Patriot's Day as the third Monday in April, and apparently now Connecticut and Wisconsin. You are right, I doubt that much is taught about it in public schools.
ReplyDeleteWas unaware Maine celebrated Patriot's Day (though it would make sense as Maine used to be part of Massachusetts).
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