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Boston “The Cradle of Liberty\u201d<\/h1>\n

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Welcome to Boston! America\u2019s “Cradle of Liberty” and your new home during residency. As the birthplace of the American Revolution, Boston offers a rich historical backdrop alongside world-class hospitals, research institutions, and cultural attractions. From the cobblestone streets of Beacon Hill to the innovation hub of the Seaport District, the city blends tradition with progress. Whether you\u2019re exploring the Freedom Trail, catching a Red Sox game at Fenway Park, or enjoying fresh seafood by the harbor, Boston provides a vibrant and inspiring environment for both personal and professional growth.<\/p>\n

1630<\/h2>\n

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Puritan colonists from England founded Boston<\/p>\n

1700<\/h2>\n
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Samuel Sewall (1652\u20131730), Massachusetts colonial magistrate who wrote The Selling of Joseph (1700) which denounced the spread of slavery in the American colonies.<\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n

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Faneuil Hall: The Meeting Place of the Patriots<\/h3>\n

Faneuil Hall, dubbed the \u201cCradle of Liberty\u201d, is located in the city of Boston. It was a market building that served as a meeting place for Patriots on the eve of the\u00a0American Revolution. Meetings to discuss the Stamp Act, the\u00a0Boston Massacre, the \u201ctea crisis,\u201d were all held at Faneuil Hall.<\/p>\n

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Portrait of Samuel Adams, Oil on canvas, 1772. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.<\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n

Patriots\u00a0Samuel Adams,\u00a0James Otis, Dr. Joseph Warren and other Sons of Liberty orated in this famous location and it became known as the \u201cCradle of Liberty\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

1773<\/h2>\n

December 16, Boston Tea Party<\/p>\n

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1775<\/h2>\n

April 19, First shots of the American Revolution at Lexington and Concord<\/p>\n

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Red Coats led by Lieutenant Colonel Francis sustained many injuries as did the Patriots. He decides to return to Boston with 300 soldiers lost or wounded while Patriots lose less than 100<\/p>\n

April 19, 1775<\/h2>\n

Siege of Boston<\/p>\n

June 17, 1775<\/h2>\n

Battle of Bunker Hill<\/p>\n

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\u00a0John Trumbull – From the Boston Museum of Fine Arts<\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n

March 17, 1776<\/h2>\n

British Evacuate from Boston<\/p>\n

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An engraving depicting the British evacuation of Boston, March 17, 1776, at the end of the Siege of Boston<\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n

July 4, 1777<\/h2>\n

One year after the signing of the Declaration of Independence- George Washington toasted the new nation on its first birthday at Faneuil Hall.<\/p>\n

1861 -1865<\/h2>\n

Civil War Boston a base for many\u00a0anti-slavery activities<\/p>\n

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Collection box for the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society, circa 1850<\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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