15. The Boston Gazette Publisher Joined The Sons Of Liberty
Benjamin Edes, publisher and printer of the Boston Gazette became a political spokesperson during the days leading up to the American Revolution. He joined the Sons of Liberty and quickly gave the organization what financial resources he could. In fact, he financially supported several revolutionary events, such as the Boston Tea Party.
Through his newspaper, he spread the words of supporters for independence. He spoke against British policies and the Intolerable Acts. Eventually, authorities arrested Edes, but he escaped and ran to Watertown, Massachusetts, where he continued to support independence through his newspaper.
