Lexington and Concord: 250 years on
George Goodwin explains what went down at the battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775 – and how the story was relayed across the globe

Published: April 18, 2025 at 7:00 AM
On 19 April 1775, American militia and British regulars clashed at Lexington and Concord in what would become the first battles of the Revolutionary War. But, as historian George Goodwin reveals, the significance of the fighting lay as much in how it was reported as in what actually happened. To mark the 250th anniversary of the 'the shot heard around the world', Elinor Evans spoke to him to find out more.
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