Memorial plaque - new

Friend or Foe

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February 10th 2010
A major part of the history of Boston and the area is related to the start of the American Revolution. Here the Boston Tea party was held (years later they sell tea and tea related stuff to make up for it, I think) here Paul Revere rode to warn the colonists that the British are coming, here the first shots fired by colonists on the King soldiers were heard. So naturally a major part of the museu ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more