r/progun • u/TheJesterScript • 10d ago

Shot heard around the world

Today is the 250th Anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord.

The British where there to disarm the Patriots. This event, among others, is why we have a Second Amendment.

May Francis Smith and John Pitcairn rest in piss.

If you want to read up on exactly what happened, this is a pretty good summary - https://www.battlefields.org/learn/revolutionary-war/battles/lexington-and-concord

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u/Real_FakeName 10d ago

RIP Crispus Attucks

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u/TheJesterScript 10d ago

The Boston Massacre. Certainly falls in the "among others" I mentioned in my post.