I figured enough people would put up some St. Patty's day diaries, so here's to another great and significant day in American history: today.
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March 17th isn't just a great day for the Irish, but a great day in American history.
The 11-month siege of Boston ended when the Continental Army, under the command of George Washington, fortified Dorchester Heights in early March 1776 with cannons captured at Ticonderoga. British General William Howe, whose garrison and navy were threatened by these positions, was forced to decide between attack and retreat. To prevent what could have been a repeat of the Battle of Bunker Hill, Howe decided to retreat, withdrawing from Boston to Nova Scotia on March 17.
The British evacuation was Washington's first victory of the war. It was also a huge morale boost for the Thirteen Colonies, as the city where the rebellion began was the first to be liberated.
This is a significant day often overlooked outside of Boston. Even in Boston, it's was more of an excuse for St. Patricks day off. But let's not underscore the relevance of Washington's first win.