Today in History: Yankee Doodle
Today in History–April 19–the Library of Congress features the song Yankee Doodle, which the colonials are said to have sung as they forced the British back to Boston on this day in 1775. Learn more about this song and the Lexington & Concord skirmishes by visiting the Today in History section, then follow the links below to access related primary sources.
The American Revolution Began (America’s Library)
British Spy Map of Lexington and Concord: A Detective Story Worlds Revealed: Geography & Maps at the Library of Congress April 18, 2016
Battles of Lexington & Concord primary source set
American Memory Timeline: First Shots of War
Yankee Doodle from America’s Library
Yankee Doodle books & articles
Primary Source Learning: American Revolution Primary Source Set