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Before It Became History | Boston Massacre: The Beginning of America’s Fight for Freedom
The Boston Massacre shocked the colonies and fueled growing anger toward British rule after five colonists were killed. Discover how one violent night helped push America closer to revolution.
Before It Became History, a podcast series from the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute, explores the people and moments that shaped the American story. Each episode looks beyond the legend to examine the decisions, conflicts, and ideas that tested the promise of liberty and helped define our democracy.
This is history before it hardened into memory — and a conversation about what it means for us now.
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