251 years ago today, the first step to becoming the United States of America began: The Battle of Lexington. The Battle of Lexington on April 19, 1775 marked the explosive beginning of the American Revolution. Colonial militia faced British troops on Lexington Green, where the mysterious “shot heard ’round the world” sparked open conflict. Though brief, the clash ignited a war for independence that reshaped global history.
The Battle of Lexington
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