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PATRIOTS: Honor America’s heroic origins & help make: “The Surrender Heard Round the World” (a veteran-owned film project dedicated to Gold Star Families🎖️).

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American Revolution Resurrected (@amrevresurrect) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Israel Putnam was one of the most daring and colorful figures of the American Revolution. From escaping a fiery death to leading troops at Bunker Hill, “Old Put” embodied the courage and grit of the Patriot cause. Let’s dive into his incredible story. 🧵🇺🇸 #AmRev

Israel Putnam was one of the most daring and colorful figures of the American Revolution. From escaping a fiery death to leading troops at Bunker Hill, “Old Put” embodied the courage and grit of the Patriot cause.

Let’s dive into his incredible story. 🧵🇺🇸 #AmRev
National Museum of the United States Army (@usarmymuseum) 's Twitter Profile Photo

.National Museum of the United States Army Chief Curator Paul Morando joins the FORSCOM 🇺🇸 Frontline Podcast to talk about “CALL TO Arms,” our new exhibit on Revolutionary War Soldiers—America’s first veterans. Watch the full video on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=rjP2by… FORSCOM 🇺🇸

.<a href="/USArmyMuseum/">National Museum of the United States Army</a> Chief Curator Paul Morando joins the <a href="/FORSCOM/">FORSCOM 🇺🇸</a> Frontline Podcast to talk about “CALL TO Arms,” our new exhibit on Revolutionary War Soldiers—America’s first veterans.

Watch the full video on <a href="/YouTube/">YouTube</a>: youtube.com/watch?v=rjP2by… <a href="/FORSCOM/">FORSCOM 🇺🇸</a>
Rep. Elise Stefanik (@repstefanik) 's Twitter Profile Photo

⁨Today, we honor the brave patriots who stood their ground at the Battle of Bunker Hill — a defining moment that ignited the spirit of American independence. Though outnumbered and outgunned, they proved that courage, conviction, and the cause of liberty would not be silenced.

⁨Today, we honor the brave patriots who stood their ground at the Battle of Bunker Hill — a defining moment that ignited the spirit of American independence. Though outnumbered and outgunned, they proved that courage, conviction, and the cause of liberty would not be silenced.
The Freedom Trail (@thefreedomtrail) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill. The granite obelisk marks the site of the battle, where hundreds of British soldiers and colonial militia fought and died during the first major battle of the American Revolution . . . #TheFreedomTrail

Today, we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill. The granite obelisk marks the site of the battle, where hundreds of British soldiers and colonial militia fought and died during the first major battle of the American Revolution
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Department of Defense 🇺🇸 (@deptofdefense) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress formed the Continental Army, leading to the iconic Battle of Bunker Hill. This battle marked the start of the Revolutionary War and showcased the unwavering spirit of those fighting for freedom. defense.gov/News/Feature-S…

US Capitol Historical Society (@capitolhistory) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#OTD in #history 1775, the British won a Pyrrhic victory at "Bunker Hill." After Lexington, Concord & Breed's Hill, a Brit said, “a few more such victories would have shortly put an end to British dominion in #America.” Close. It was a few more such defeats that achieved the same

#OTD in #history 1775, the British won a Pyrrhic victory at "Bunker Hill." After Lexington, Concord &amp; Breed's Hill, a Brit said, “a few more such victories would have shortly put an end to British dominion in #America.” Close. It was a few more such defeats that achieved the same
CMH (@usarmycmh) 's Twitter Profile Photo

17 JUNE 1775 – BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL 250 Unaware that they had been adopted them as the nucleus of the Continental Army, the New England Army of Observation fought the Revolutionary War’s first pitched battle on 17 JUN 1775 at Breed’s Hill, across the Charles River from Boston.

17 JUNE 1775 – BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL 250

Unaware that they had been adopted them as the nucleus of the Continental Army, the New England Army of Observation fought the Revolutionary War’s first pitched battle on 17 JUN 1775 at Breed’s Hill, across the Charles River from Boston.
Revolution250 (@rev250bos) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Rev250 event of the day — #OTD June 17, 1775, the New England provincial army fought the British military for control of the Charlestown peninsula. What became known as the Battle of Bunker Hill proved to be the bloodiest battle in North America during the whole war.

American Revolution Institute (@amrevinstitute) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#OTD 250 years ago the Battle of Bunker Hill, causing the British troops to suffer over 1,000 casualties. This rare map, published in November 1775, depicts the battle and includes an account given by General John Burgoyne. View the map and read the letter:

#OTD 250 years ago the Battle of Bunker Hill, causing the British troops to suffer over 1,000 casualties. This rare map, published in November 1775, depicts the battle and includes an account given by General John Burgoyne. View the map and read the letter:
US Department of the Interior (@interior) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On June 17, 1775, New England soldiers faced the British army for the first time in a pitched battle. Popularly known as "The Battle of Bunker Hill," bloody fighting took place throughout a hilly landscape of fenced pastures that were situated across the Charles River from

On June 17, 1775, New England soldiers faced the British army for the first time in a pitched battle. Popularly known as "The Battle of Bunker Hill," bloody fighting took place throughout a hilly landscape of fenced pastures that were situated across the Charles River from
CMH (@usarmycmh) 's Twitter Profile Photo

17 JUNE 1775 - BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL - 250th COMMEMORATION This short video highlights the Battle of Bunker Hill, the first pitched battle of the American Revolution. #BunkerHill #RevolutionaryWar #RevolutionaryWarHistory #RevWar250

National Constitution Center (@constitutionctr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#OnThisDay in 1775, the Battle of Bunker Hill occurs. Abigail Adams wrote of the soldiers’ bravery, referencing Shakespeare. Read the bard’s works that inspired the Founding generation in the #FoundersLibrary. ow.ly/Fwfc50W6s3Y

S.W. O'Connell (@swoconnell) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Rev War Minute 17 June 1775, Charleston, Massachusetts. The British confront a series of defensive positions on Bunker/Breed’s Hill. Gen. Thomas Gage dispatched over two thousand regulars under Gen. William Howe in a direct assault. The long red lines crumble under relentless

The Rev War Minute
17 June 1775, Charleston, Massachusetts. The British confront a series of defensive positions on Bunker/Breed’s Hill. Gen. Thomas Gage dispatched over two thousand regulars under Gen. William Howe in a direct assault. The long red lines crumble under relentless
Museum of the American Revolution (@amrevmuseum) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This Bible was carried by soldier Francis Merrifield of Ipswich, Mass., during the Battle of Bunker Hill, which was fought #onthisday in 1775. Merrifield wrote inside the front and back covers, thanking God for sparing his life. From our collection: bit.ly/3xuWnrz

This Bible was carried by soldier Francis Merrifield of Ipswich, Mass., during the Battle of Bunker Hill, which was fought #onthisday in 1775. Merrifield wrote inside the front and back covers, thanking God for sparing his life.

From our collection: bit.ly/3xuWnrz
Assn. of the US Army (@ausaorg) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#OTD in 1775, as Washington was en route to Boston to assume command of the new Continental Army, that army dug in on Breed's Hill to face the mighty British Army head-on. Read more in this month's #ARMYMagazine. Link in the first comment. #AUSA #AUSAorg #USArmy #BunkerHill

#OTD in 1775, as Washington was en route to Boston to assume command of the new Continental Army, that army dug in on Breed's Hill to face the mighty British Army head-on. Read more in this month's #ARMYMagazine. Link in the first comment.

#AUSA #AUSAorg #USArmy #BunkerHill
1775 Live (@250yearsagolive) 's Twitter Profile Photo

1,500 British troops under General Howe land at Charlestown neck to attack Colonial forces at Bunker Hill and Breed’s Hill. In response, the Colonials reinforce their positions.

1,500 British troops under General Howe land at Charlestown neck to attack Colonial forces at Bunker Hill and Breed’s Hill. 

In response, the Colonials reinforce their positions.
Smithsonian Magazine (@smithsonianmag) 's Twitter Profile Photo

After Joseph Warren was killed by the British at the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775, his dedication to the American cause transformed him into a legend—at least for the century or so after his death. bit.ly/4jXn8el

U.S. Army (@usarmy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As we celebrate the U.S. Army's journey since 1775, we honor the Soldiers who participated in the Army’s 250th Birthday Parade. Together, let us inspire future generations to defend freedom with unwavering resolve. Here’s to 250 more years of service, sacrifice, and strength!

National Museum of the United States Army (@usarmymuseum) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Outnumbered and outgunned American colonists fought bravely at Bunker Hill #OTD 1775 vs. 2,200 British troops. A costly British win, but a moral victory for the #AmericanRevolution. Learn more: thenmusa.org/exhibit/specia…

Outnumbered and outgunned American colonists fought bravely at Bunker Hill #OTD 1775 vs. 2,200 British troops. A costly British win, but a moral victory for the #AmericanRevolution. Learn more: thenmusa.org/exhibit/specia…