250 years ago on August 22, 1774, the people of Hatfield, Massachusetts erected a Liberty Pole to symbolize their commitment to the Patriot cause.

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250 years ago this week in New York City, John Adams recorded in his diary meetings of the Massachusetts delegation to the Continental Congress with Patriot leaders in New York.

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