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 Crispus Attucks

Crispus Attucks, a black man who

Was first American to die

In the revolution that grew

The U.S.A. - freedom was why.

Seventeen seventy he be

A colonist in Boston town

Confronting British tyranny.

The British troops shot Crispus down.

John Adams, future President,

Defended British soldiers for

Killing Crispus cuz he dared vent

A madness that could start a war.

In the cemetery at the back

Was buried Crispus since he was black.