Five myths re HC's Sam Adams

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Five myths re HC's Sam Adams

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from Yahoo News:

"American TV viewers got to see part one of the History Channel’s mini-series about Samuel Adams and the Sons of Liberty on Sunday night, and true to its word, the series was more fiction than fact.

"The network was quite open about 'Sons of Liberty' being a 'dramatic interpretation of events that sparked a revolution.' Clearly, the facts were changed in many cases to make for a more contemporary, action-adventure story line.

"'It is historical fiction, not a documentary. The goal of our miniseries is to capture the spirit of the time, convey the personalities of the main characters, and focus on real events that have shaped our past,' the network said on its website. It also included a resource section with facts from historians about the real story of how these Founders shaped our history.

"That said, at least the first part of the series is focused on 'Sam' Adams and his constant fight with the British government over various matters. Here is a quick look at how the fictional 'Sam' Adams differed from the real Samuel Adams...."

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RE: Five myths re HC's Sam Adams

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RE: Five myths re HC's Sam Adams

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