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as hostilities between Britain and the colonies intensified

and a timeline of flag history that includes the date each state joined the union

This hand drawn map featuring regions and cities in the state of Pennsylvania makes for a striking piece of art to compliment any room in your home

Maine became the 23rd state of the United States on March 15

John Parker at Lexington Green Shirt witch as hostilities between Britain andOn the morning of April 19, 1775, John Parker, a veteran of the French and Indian War and captain of the Lexington militia, stood with roughly seventy local militiamen on Lexington Green as British regulars marched toward Concord at the opening of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Parker, ill with tuberculosis but determined to defend his town, reportedly instructed his men not to initiate violence, giving the famous order: Stand your ground. Dont