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America Celebrates 249 Years of Rebellion Against Tyrants - Why We Must Remember Lexington & Concord

 By Jonathon Dunne  April 19, 2024 at 11:13am
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On this day, 249 years ago, the Battle of Lexington took place in Massachusetts.

It was a pivotal day, to say the least, and it signaled the start of America’s long and painful journey toward becoming an experiment in liberty — and representing a beacon of hope for the world.

The Spark of a Revolution

In 1775, tensions between the colonists and the British were approaching a tipping point.

Hotbeds like Massachusetts had already formed their own independent governments. Patriots were preparing for the ultimate day of armed conflict with the redcoats as they trained troops to retake their colony.

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Jonathon Dunne
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Born in Socialist Ireland, Jonathon Dunne grew up with a disdain for big government, oppressive rules, and high taxation. At a young age, his life changed when he had the opportunity to travel to Clearwater, Florida - he knew he must live in and call America home. It took him 18 LONG years, but Jonathon now calls Tulsa, Oklahoma, his home and is a proud OKIE. He is a Christian, a staunch supporter of the Constitution, and a defender of the Declaration of Independence, which he calls the most important founding document. Jonathon has written for countless websites, including Glenn Beck, former Podcaster with Blaze Media, Keynote Speaker, and political advisor.




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