Battenfeld: A ‘special guest’ appearance by Trump in Lexington and Concord would be historic

A Defense of Constitutional Traditions – Aaron N. Coleman

Richard Alan Ryerson’s excellent opening essay starts this forum off on a firm footing by explaining the immediate causes of Lexington and Concord. This is not a shock as no scholar has studied the coming of the Revolution in Massachusetts and the role of its famous son, John Adams, more than Ryerson. But here, his essay focused more on the immediate events surrounding Lexington and Concord, I aim to pull back and place the shot heard around the…

Battenfeld: A ‘special guest’ appearance by Trump in Lexington and Concord would be historic

President Trump could be headed to the belly of the blue Bay State this weekend for the 250th anniversary of the battles that sparked the American Revolution, making a bold statement about his presidency and patriotism. But it also could trigger massive protests and counter protests that mar the celebration in Concord and Lexington, two heavily progressive towns that may not welcome Trump with open arms. The protests could actually strengthen Tr…