Elements of the 29th Regiment of Foot under Captain Preston fire on a rowdy crowd
on the streets of Boston. The Boston Massacre. March 5, 1770.
Preston is tried for murder (defended by John Adams) and is found not guilty.
254 years ago today. Can you guess? No Google searching..
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Re: 254 years ago today. Can you guess? No Google searching..
First things first, Not rifles but muskets (Black Bess) If the story teller is going to tell the tale he should at least get his facts right.Herr Dr. Professor wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2024 12:59 am https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/ ... 180974342/
I think I am about to upset someone 
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Ah, the other Boston.
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Re: 254 years ago today. Can you guess? No Google searching..
Good catch MW! Now that's irony!
Black Bess was a tank nickname wasn't it?
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