What a glorious morning is this.

Samuel Adams

On hearing gunfire at Lexington, 19 April 1775.

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American Revolution Revolution

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Samuel Adams

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Speech

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Political speech

Language

English

Time

1775 1770s 18th century

Era

American Revolutionary Period

Occupation

Politician

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United States

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Adams, Samuel. Comment upon hearing the gunfire at the Battle of Lexington. 19 Apr. 1775, Lexington, MA, USA.

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