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The episode discusses the departure of Royal Governor Francis Bernard from Boston and the events surrounding it, including the involvement of John Adams and the celebrations by the Sons of Liberty.

On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out what led to Royal Governor Francis Bernard finally leaving Boston and what happened when he left. The sons of liberty are at it again and John Adams had to get involved, publicly, to dispel a rumor about his dedication to the cause. And even though they all knew Francis Bernard was leaving, they didn’t relent in their shenanigans and tomfoolery. There was drama, celebrations, and an incredible amount of pettiness in Boston, 1769. They even held a massive party to celebrate the anniversary of the Stamp Act Riots when the little black cloud tore Andrew Oliver’s house down. Click Here for Sources ⁠⁠Click Here for Merch We want to hear from you! What did you find interesting? What do you want to find out next? Email us: ⁠foundedhistory@gmail.com⁠ Founded is a part of the Airwave Media network. Please contact ⁠⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠⁠ if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Host: Tori Phantom

Topics covered

• Royal Governor
• Boston history
• Sons of Liberty
• John Adams
• Stamp Act Riots
• Colonial America

Keywords

• Francis Bernard
• John Adams
• Boston
• Sons of Liberty
• Stamp Act Riots
• 1769
• Andrew Oliver

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Places: Boston

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