The British attack on a group of colonials encamped on Breeds Hill took place 140 years ago, on June 17, 1775. The continental flag is depicted in a famous battle painting by John Trumbull whose focus was the mortally wounded Dr Joseph Warren who led the colonials at age 34. Also depicted is battle flag, commonly now known as the continental flag.
I encourage Brunswickians to fly the continental flag showing the green pine tree in a field of white on a sea of red. My copy of this flag has been flying for the past week in honor of the 140th anniversary of the event.
John Chapman Brunswick
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