jun 4, 1766 - On the occasion of the 28th birthday of King George III, members of the Sons of Liberty in Manhattan erect a liberty pole as a protest for the first time

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The historic symbol, a tall "wooden pole with a Phrygian cap" is placed "on the Fields somewhere between Broadway and Park Row". British soldiers cut down the pole in August.

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ByClaire the Bread Fascist

15 Sep 2023

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Date:

jun 4, 1766

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~ 259 years ago

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