As a result of the Burning of the HMS Gaspee in 1772, the colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations was given independence by the King, even before the American Revolution. The local historians tell a harsher tale of why that grace was given us. Let’s say Google The Great gives the bloodless version.
Hence, the Independent Man Statue atop the Capitol in Providence. Any lessening of human or civil rights disgraces our state’s noble heritage.
As a result of the Burning of the HMS Gaspee in 1772, the colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations was given independence by the King, even before the American Revolution. The local historians tell a harsher tale of why that grace was given us. Let’s say Google The Great gives the bloodless version.
Hence, the Independent Man Statue atop the Capitol in Providence. Any lessening of human or civil rights disgraces our state’s noble heritage.
Amen, LadyHistorian. Feel free to sign the petition; trying to see how many signatures we can get by tonight or tomorrow.