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History doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes. (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 5 days ago by Gates9 to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 5 days ago (7 children)

please explain this to a person who does not live in USA or england as the red uniforms seem english but im guessing it refers to america given the american unrest

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 days ago (2 children)

This is a battle in the American revolution when the U.S. split from England. The red coats are indeed English.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

No. It's the Boston Massacre.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago

Thank you! I wasn't quite sure what event was referenced in the painting.

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