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Kurt Russell Honors Revolutionary War Legacy on Independence Day

7/5/2025

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Actor Kurt Russell marked Independence Day with a poignant visit to the historic Jason Russell House in Arlington, Massachusetts, where his eighth great-grandfather lost his life during the Revolutionary War. Accompanied by his son Boston, Russell embraced their family legacy, marveling at the site’s enduring scars from the Battle of Menotomy.

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Actor Kurt Russell marked Independence Day with a poignant visit to the historic Jason Russell House in Arlington, Massachusetts, where his eighth great-grandfather lost his life during the Revolutionary War. Accompanied by his son Boston, Russell embraced their family legacy, marveling at the site’s enduring scars from the Battle of Menotomy.