Today in 1770, Crispus Attucks Died First in the USA's Revolutionary War With Great Britain

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Today in 1770, Crispus Attucks Died First in the USA's Revolutionary War With Great Britain

By Victor Trammell Photo credits: Public Domain Certification In the late afternoon hours of March 5, 1770, a cadre of British soldiers sparked a day that went down in infamy while they were providing security for the Boston Customs House. This incident of bloodshed was called the Boston Massacre. It is believed to be a precursor to […]

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