In a statement made on Thursday, President Donald Trump reportedly announced the establishment of the National Garden of American Heroes.
This garden will serve as a memorial to numerous black historical figures, including Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Jackie Robinson, and others during his administration.
“Today we pay tribute to the generations of black legends, champions, warriors, and patriots who help drive our country forward to greatness. And you really are great, great, people.” Trump said during a recent event honoring Black History month.
“Americans are going to be celebrating something very important coming up — our 250th anniversary, our nation’s founding, and when we do, we’re going to look forward to honoring the contributions of countless black Americans who fought to win and protect and expand American freedom. From the very, very beginning.” he continued.
“The last administration tried to reduce all of American history to a single year, 1619, but under our administration, we honor the indispensable role black Americans have always played in the immortal cause of another date, 1776. In the very first skirmish of the Revolutionary War at Lexington Green, an enslaved black man named Prince Esterbrook answered history’s call and fought as the Minute Men alongside the other patriots of the very small Massachusetts town couldn’t protect itself, but they did a good job.” Trump added.
It was also mentioned by the president that Esterbrook was injured during the combat, making him not only the first African American soldier to fight in the revolution but also the first African American soldier overall.
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