What a glorious morning is this.

Samuel Adams

On hearing gunfire at Lexington, 19 April 1775.

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Topic

American Revolution Revolution

Speaker

Samuel Adams

Medium

Speech

Genre

Political speech

Language

English

Time

1775 1770s 18th century

Era

American Revolutionary Period

Occupation

Politician

From

United States

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Citation

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

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Burke, Edmund. "Speech on Conciliation with America." House of Commons. 22 Mar. 1775, Palace of Westminster, Westminster, London, England, UK.

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A little rebellion now and then is a good thing.

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Time
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Stand your ground. Don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war let it begin here!

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John Parker
Language
English
Time
1775 1770s 18th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Parker, John. To his Minute Men at Lexington, Massachusetts. Battle of Lexington. 19 Apr. 1775, Lexington Green, Lexington, MA, USA.

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