May 28, 1863

The 54th Massachusetts, a regiment of African-American recruits, leaves Boston, headed for Hilton Head, South Carolina.

I did not dig out my troops because of camera problems. SO I copied this from Battlefield Legends Toy Soldiers. See links section.

William Pitt the Younger, prime minister of England (1783-1801) was born. (Uncle Bill!!!) Sorry about this picture. I think my old camera has had it or is cursed. I took the picture below under the exact same settings. Can't figure it out!

We don't need no stinkin' taxes

May 24, 1764 Boston lawyer James Otis denounces "taxation without representation," calling for the colonies to unite in opposition to Britain's new tax measures.

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AIP for Comparision

Photo provided by Scott B. Lesch

Huh ?

May 22, 1804

The Lewis and Clark Expedition officially begins as the Corps of Discovery departs from St. Charles, Missouri. Wait I thought it was May 14th 1804 ?  This is what we located regarding the discrepancy in the dates. There were 33 people, including 29 participants in training at the 1803–1804 Camp Dubois winter staging area in Illinois Territory, near present day Hartford, Illinois. They left on May 14, 1804, and met up with Lewis in Saint Charles, Missouri, a short time later (May 22?); the corps followed the Missouri River westward. Soon they passed La Charrette, the last Euro-American settlement on the Missouri River.

FYI Size

I stole this photo from another site.  Perhaps I should not say that as according to a lawyer friend such photos are Public Domain unless the owner or the site states otherwise CLEARLY.   Anyway this is a great size comparison featuring the coming Barzso Rev War figures.   Yes I know....no AIP figures.

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The Beginning

May 17th 1756 - Britain declares war on France. So begins the Seven Years War known in the American colonies as the French and Indian War.  Discussing the "War News".

Banditos!!

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