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Musket balls fired on April 19, 1775, found in Concord, Massachusetts

A story for the history buffs…  (Sorry friends in the UK)

It's exciting that these artifacts were found but maybe more importantly is what they represent in the big picture.

Five musket balls that were fired during the event known as "The Shot Heard Round the World" on April 19, 1775, were recently discovered at Minute Man National Historical Park in Concord, Massachusetts.

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