Today in History: The Shot Heard ’Round the World – April 19, 1775
- The Chairman
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Today marks a pivotal moment in American history—the beginning of the Revolutionary War at the Battle of Lexington in 1775. On this day, brave American patriots stood their ground against the might of the British Empire. With muskets in hand and freedom in their hearts, ordinary farmers and tradesmen became the first soldiers of a new nation.
The “shot heard ’round the world” was more than just the crack of a musket—it was the thunderous call for liberty that echoed across generations. These were men who understood the cost of freedom. They weren’t fighting for power or prestige, but for the right to live free, to worship freely, and to chart their own destiny. And they believed—deeply—that God was with them in their righteous cause.
“Stand your ground. Don’t fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here.”
– Captain John Parker, commander of the Lexington militia
In the face of impossible odds, our Founding Fathers drew courage not just from one another, but from Divine Providence. It is written in their letters, engraved in their speeches, and declared boldly in our Declaration of Independence—that our rights come from our Creator, not from kings or governments.
Today, we face battles of our own. Cultural battles. Spiritual battles. Political battles. And yes, battles for the soul of this nation. But just like in 1775, we are not alone.
God was with us then—and He is with us now.
So let us remember those first patriots. Let us honor their bravery not just with words, but with lives worthy of their sacrifice. And let us never forget that freedom is not free—it is fought for, defended, and preserved by people of faith and principle who stand when it counts.
God bless the United States of America.
Long may she stand—under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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