Joseph Warren was the embodiment of the American colonists’ struggle to secure their rights within the British empire. In June of 1775, Warren had just turned thirty-four. He was a widowed father of four young children and an esteemed Boston physician. His political leadership in Massachusetts started in 1765. A protege of Samuel Adams, Warren’s influence began through his writings and orations as a staunch defender of the right …
The “Long Room Club” was a highly secretive group which formed around 1765 (Stamp Act Crisis). They met at a building owned by St. Andrew’s Masonic Lodge known as the Green Dragon. Its members were hand-selected by Samuel Adams and James Otis. Though no list is known to exist, members included Samuel Adams, James Otis, Dr. Joseph Warren, Josiah Quincy Jr., John Hancock, Rev. Samuel Cooper, Paul Revere, John …