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Boston Massacre: Quick Facts

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Date March 5, 1770
Location Boston • United States

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Boston Massacre
Portrait of Crispus Attucks, shown from the chest up wearing a dark coat and white cravat, with short hair and a neutral expression.
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Crispus Attucks
Crispus Attucks
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