Boston Massacre Anniversary: Presidential Message
President commemorates the historic Boston Massacre and calls for unity as America approaches its 250th birthday.
On this solemn anniversary of the Boston Massacre, we pause to reflect on a pivotal moment in our nation's history that sparked the American Revolution and paved the way for our hard-won independence. The events of March 5, 1770 - when British soldiers fired upon a crowd of protesters, killing five civilians - galvanized the American colonies against colonial rule and pushed them closer to declaring their freedom.
As we approach the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, President [NAME] has issued a message honoring the legacy of those who sacrificed their lives for the cause of liberty. The President's remarks underscore the importance of preserving the democratic principles that were forged in the crucible of that fateful day in Boston.
In his statement, the President said:
Source: White House Press Releases
