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G3 Statue Pulled Down
Statue of George III pulled down, New York
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This powerful image captures the moment of defiance and revolution as the Statue of King George III is pulled down in New York City on July 9, 1776. The statue, located in Bowling Green, was a symbol of British rule and authority in the American colonies. As tensions between the colonies and Great Britain reached a boiling point, the people of New York took matters into their own hands and brought down the statue, marking a significant moment in the march towards American independence. The Second Continental Congress had declared the colonies independent from Great Britain just days earlier, on July 4, 1776. However, it was not until several weeks later that the news reached New York, and the people there chose to celebrate their newfound freedom with a bold statement. The statue, which had stood in the city since 1770, was a frequent target of colonial ire, and its removal was seen as a symbolic act of rebellion. The event was documented by several contemporary sources, including a letter from the New-York Journal, which reported that "a large number of people assembled at the Bowling-Green, and, after some preparations, pulled down the statue of his late Majesty, and threw it into Long-Island Sound." The statue was melted down and the metal was sold for scrap, with the proceeds used to fund the Continental Army. This historic moment is a testament to the determination and courage of the American colonists as they fought for their freedom from British rule. The Statue of George III pulled down in New York City is a powerful reminder of the events of 1776 and the birth of a new nation.
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