The birth of the American Revolution
On April 19, 1775, British troops faced off against colonial militias in the Massachusetts towns of Lexington and Concord, and exchanged fire, setting off America's War of Independence. Correspondent Mo Rocca explores the dramatic events of that fateful day 250 years ago; and hears from reenactors about why the colonists' ideals still hold true today. "CBS News Sunday Morning" features stories on the arts, music, nature, entertainment, sports, history, science and Americana, and highlights unique human accomplishments and achievements. Check local listings for "CBS News Sunday Morning" broadcast times. Subscribe to the "CBS News Sunday Morning" YouTube channel: / cbssundaymorning Get more of "CBS News Sunday Morning": https://cbsnews.com/sunday-morning/ Follow "CBS News Sunday Morning" on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cbssundaymorning/ Like "CBS News Sunday Morning" on Facebook: https://facebook.com/CBSSundayMorning Follow "CBS News Sunday Morning" on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBSSunday Subscribe to our newsletter: https://cbsnews.com/newsletters/ Download the CBS News app: https://www.cbsnews.com/mobile/ Try Paramount+ free: https://paramountplus.com/?ftag=PPM-05-10a... For video licensing inquiries, contact: [email protected]

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