NOTR - THE BATTLES OF LEXINGTON & CONCORD - 4.19.23

Today's Show: THE BATTLES OF LEXINGTON & CONCORD  - 04.19.2023

Chris discusses the anniversary of the famous battles of Lexington and Concord, that took place on April 19, 1775. It was on that day that American patriots refused to allow themselves to be disarmed by the red coat army of King George III. The king’s men were operating in violation of the law — the English Bill of Rights of 1689 protected the right of English citizens to keep and bear arms. Yet not everyone agreed. More than 200 years later, and the debate continues. We discuss the original meaning of the word "militia" and how it was used by our forefathers. In particular, we consider quotes from Richard Henry Lee, who articulated the difference between "general militia" and "select militia." Could this be an answer to the confusion about how the term should be applied? You be the judge as we explore the issue.

LISTEN ON SOUNDCLOUD

PLEASE NOTE: Adobe Flash has been discontinued since January 2021.  This has removed the ordinary player featured on the NOTR website.  To listen to the show from our site, click on the DOWNLOAD button below, and then on the next page, click on the title of the show which is HIGHLIGHTED IN RED. 

By clicking this icon you will be directed to our archives page in order to get an mp3 version of today's show. With this file you can listen to Noise of Thunder from your iPod or MP3 player whenever you want.