TL;DR -- Bunker Hill is around the corner. The 250th starts eight years of rememberance and learning.
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The Battle of Bunker Hill is a well-known historical event which started with the turmoil at Lexington and Concord. This time around, we are at the 250th. Even the Memorial Day program by PBS last night emphasized that anniversary, with regard to the Army, Navy and Marines.
Earlier we wrote that Dr. Frank had included a part of his series in each of the issues of The Massachusetts Magazine which published from 1908 to 1918.
- The Patriot Army at the Siege of Boston -- in this introductory issue, he provided an overview of the regiments that were to be covered.
He also provided his thoughts that the American side was not an armed mob.
Our addition might be that the 5th generation did the deed as we bring the whole of the U.S. history to bear at any moment.
Through the next eight years from now, we will cover each regiment with respect to the activities (by time and place) of that year. Dr. Frank gave us the roll of each regiment plus information about the service of each officer.
He starts the series with the Regiment of Col. John Glover (Wikipedia) of Marblehead. George Washington chartered his schooner, USS Hannah, to be a privateer. Hence, it may be considered the "first vessel" of the, soon-to-be, U.S. Navy.
Context:
- Massachusetts Magazine
Vols I and II see Vol I for Col. John Glover's regiment
Vols III and IV
Vols V and VI
Vols VII and VIII
Vols IX and X/XI
Remarks: Modified: 05/26/2025
05/26/2025 -
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