Kosh's Shadow 4/19/2026 6:56:41 AM

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Today is Patriots' Day in Massachusetts and Maine,

From this link

For the answer, let’s travel back to the American Revolution. On April 19, 1775, the Battles of Lexington and Concord kicked off the colonists’ fight for independence from Great Britain. Just two months after Parliament declared Massachusetts to be in a state of rebellion, the brave residents of the colony took up arms and went to battle for independence—eventually leading to the creation of the United States of America.

In particular, today commemorates the "shot heard round the world" - at the North Bridge, in Concord, MA

"The rude bridge that arched the flood"

Which is where this blog got its name.