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Boston National Historical Park
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Boston’s link to the sea has always been an integral part of her heritage, economy and culture.  It is through the port of Boston that goods and ideas have flowed for centuries.  It is the same port that has been defended so fiercely and has inspired so many to stand up for their rights and liberties.
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Did You Know?
The Internal Revenue Service used to conduct ceremonies rewarding its best collectors and other employees at Faneuil Hall? Considering that Faneuil Hall was the site of some notable tax resistance meetings before The Revolution, we must conclude that the IRS does have a sense of humor after all.

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