Saturday, April 19, 2014

April 19th is John Parker Day

Remembering John Parker’s order, at Lexington Green, April 19, 1775: “Stand your ground. Don’t fire unless fired upon; but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here.” Parker, revolutionary soldier, captain of minutemen, born at Lexington, MA, July 13, 1729. Died September 17, 1775.


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