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Line of the Minute Men at Concord, Massachusetts, USA
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Line of the Minute Men at Concord, Massachusetts, USA
Commemorative stone, Line of the Minute Men at Concord, Massachusetts, USA -- 19 April 1775. Date: circa 1904
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1775 Beginning Commemorating Commemorative Concord Independence Inscription Massachusetts Minute Parker Words
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This evocative photograph captures the Line of the Minute Men at Concord, Massachusetts, USA, commemorated in a beautiful granite stone. The image, believed to have been taken around 1904, transports us back in time to the pivotal moment in American history when the first shots were fired in the War for Independence on April 19, 1775. The Minute Men, a militia formed in response to the British threat, were renowned for their readiness to defend their homes and communities at a moment's notice. This commemorative stone, located in Concord's historic Minute Man National Historical Park, pays tribute to the bravery and determination of these early American patriots. The inscription on the stone reads, "In Memory of the Minute Men of April 19, 1775, who, under the command of Captain John Parker, stood here to guard the approaches to Lexington and Concord from the British Regulars." The green grass and peaceful surroundings of the park contrast sharply with the tumultuous events that unfolded on this very spot over three centuries ago. This photograph, taken in the early 1900s, serves as a reminder of the rich heritage and history of New England and the United States. It is a poignant reminder of the beginning of a war that would ultimately lead to the birth of a new nation and the establishment of American independence.
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