Monday, June 16, 2008

This Day in History: June 16

On June 16, 1775 ( at night ) more than 1,000 patriots (rebel fighters), under the command of General Prescott, marched to Breed's Hill over the Charlestown neck and fortified it with trenches, bales of cotton and hay...

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  1. I take pride in saying that I make my home not too far from Col. Prescott's residence in Pepperell, MA. Each Memorial Day his grave is decorated with an assortment of flags and wreathes in his honor.
    I often wonder what he would say about what the nation, which he risked everything for, is turning into.

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