Colonel Prescott and General Warren at Bunker Hill: The 250th Anniversary

On June 17, 1825, at the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, over 100,000 people (including 190 veterans of the actual battle) witnessed the Marquis de Lafayette, “America’s Guest” from France who fought with us for our independence, lay the cornerstone for the monument. Daniel Webster, master of ceremonies, closed by saying; “Let…