No, Captain Parker is not the source of the quote that you referenced. This quote is reported to have been made at the Battle of Bunker Hill. There is some debate as to who might have made that statement. Originally, Col. Israel Putnam of Connecticut was credited for having said it. However, more recently it has been asserted that Col. William Prescott of Massachusetts was more likely the source of this quote, if it's not simply folk legend.
Not surprised. Even today, when everybody has a film studio in their pocket, details get confused. I hear some people even think that rittenhouse kid shot three black people, lol.
"Stand your ground; don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here."
Standing by.
Can't remember. Was he the "whites or their eyes" guy, or was that someone else?
I think that was the Battle of Bunker Hill. Not sure who said it though... Been awhile since I've read that lesson.
It's cool, I should look it up myself anyway, lol. Better retention that way.
No, Captain Parker is not the source of the quote that you referenced. This quote is reported to have been made at the Battle of Bunker Hill. There is some debate as to who might have made that statement. Originally, Col. Israel Putnam of Connecticut was credited for having said it. However, more recently it has been asserted that Col. William Prescott of Massachusetts was more likely the source of this quote, if it's not simply folk legend.
Not surprised. Even today, when everybody has a film studio in their pocket, details get confused. I hear some people even think that rittenhouse kid shot three black people, lol.