New York Herald, April 15, 1875. Newspaper celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
Date
April 15, 1875
Creator
New York Herald
Publisher
New York Herald
Language
English
Rights
New York Herald
Identifier
2025.4
Details
Content
Acknowledging the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the Revolutionary War, with the Battle of Lexington & Concord, this newspaper includes on page 5 a large map headed:"CONCORD - LEXINGTON" "Map Showing the Positions In The Memorable Fight and the Line of March of the British Troops from Boston to Concord". There is also a print of the statue of a minuteman to be unveiled at the ceremony. Plus there is much text with column heads:"THE FIRST BLOOD" "Opening of the Centennial Anniversaries" "1775 and 1875" "Coming Celebrations at Concord and Lexington" "Who Fired 'The Shot5 ahead Round the World'?""Early Days of the Revolution" "Map of the Battle Ground" and much more.