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9th April 1767: John Hancock forcibly removes British customs officials from his ship

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English - April 09, 2023 02:05 - 1 Byte - ★★★★ - 234 ratings
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John Hancock, one of Boston’s wealthiest merchants and a leading figure in Boston politics, forcibly removed customs officials from his ship ...