apr 19, 1775 - The Battle of Lexington & Concord
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The Battles of Lexington and Concord, fought on April 19, 1775, kicked off the American Revolutionary War (1775-83). Tensions had been building for many years between residents of the 13 American colonies and the British authorities, particularly in Massachusetts."the shot heard 'round the world."
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apr 19, 1775
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~ 250 years ago