Battle of Bunker Hill

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The Battle of Bunker Hill took place on June 17, 1775, mostly on and around Breed's Hill, during the Siege of Boston early in the American Revolutionary War. The battle is named after the adjacent Bunker Hill, which was peripherally involved in the battle and was the original objective of both colonial and British troops, but is occasionally referred to as the "Battle of Breed's Hill."
Aliases: Battle of Breed's Hi, 0080-8f07
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Very glad to see that MA Republican legislators are going to get rid of the two most ridiculous holidays: Evacuation Day + Bunker Hill Day.
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A few lawmakers skip Evacuation Day on principle

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Shaunna2010: End The Beacon Hill Insider Holidays

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Tisei: Debate continues on Evacuation, Bunker Hill days repeal - Stoneham, MA - Stoneham Sun

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Tisei: Debate continues on Evacuation, Bunker Hill days repeal - Stoneham, MA - Stoneham Sun

Tisei: Debate continues on Evacuation, Bunker Hill days repeal: ... the anniversary of the Boston Massacre, and ma...
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Tisei: Debate continues on Evacuation, Bunker Hill days repeal - Stoneham, MA - Stoneham Sun

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Tisei: Debate continues on Evacuation, Bunker Hill days repeal - Stoneham, MA - Stoneham Sun

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The Bunker Hill Monument is not on Bunker Hill but instead on Breed's Hill, where most of the Battle of Bunker Hill took place in June 1775.
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In 1941, governor made the day green

Interesting fact The document that made Evacuation Day 3/17 a holiday in Suffolk Cnty was signed w green ink
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In 1941, governor made the day green

In 1941, governor made the day green - The Boston Globe
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Photo: Bunker Hill Monument — at Battle Of Bunker Hill Museum
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