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On April 19, 1775, the Patriots won the first Battles of Lexington and Concord By Bonnie K. Goodman, BA, MLIS On this day in history, April 19, 1775, we marked the 246th anniversary of the launch of the American Revolution with the Battles of Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts. In those battles, where the “shot heard round the world,” American rebels surprised the British regulars taking up arms and winning against the mighty Redcoats. If 1776 had the spirit of independence for Americans, Americans had the spirit for war in 1775. When the thirteen colonies decided to rebel against Britain, fighting for their rights and liberties, most of the 2,500 colonial Jews joined in the fight hoping their liberties would be extended and they would be granted political equality.

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