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==Revolutionary War==
==Revolutionary War==
Langdon was elected to the New Hampshire legislature in 1774 on a platform of strong opposition to British taxation and support for the boycott of British goods established by the [[Continental Association]]. (Ironically, his brother was also elected to the legislature the same year as a voice for merchants who opposed the boycott.) Recognizing that more direct action would be needed, Langdon joined a group of militiamen in a raid to remove the gunpowder from the local fort before it could be seized by the Crown.<ref>[https://history.army.mil/books/RevWar/ss/langdon.htm]</ref>
Langdon was elected to the New Hampshire legislature in 1774 on a platform of strong opposition to British taxation and support for the boycott of British goods established by the [[Continental Association]]. (Ironically, his brother was also elected to the legislature the same year as a voice for merchants who opposed the boycott.) Recognizing that more direct action would be needed, Langdon joined a group of militiamen in a raid to remove the gunpowder from Fort William and Mary<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=sgq0DAAAQBAJ&pg=PA37 Exploring the New Hampshire Colony]</ref> before it could be seized by the Crown.<ref>[https://history.army.mil/books/RevWar/ss/langdon.htm]</ref>
Shortly before the [[Battle of Bennington]], Langdon recognized the financial shortfall of New Hampshire and pledged funds to help raise and arm the troops necessary to defend against the advancing British.<ref>[https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/art/artifact/Painting_32_00023.htm Biography of John Langdon]</ref> This enabled General John Stark to raise 1500 militiamen in six days.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=llTeGbB2__IC&pg=PA73 Saratoga Campaign]</ref> In a speech, Langdon said:
Shortly before the [[Battle of Bennington]], Langdon recognized the financial shortfall of New Hampshire and pledged funds to help raise and arm the troops necessary to defend against the advancing British.<ref>[https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/art/artifact/Painting_32_00023.htm Biography of John Langdon]</ref> This enabled General John Stark to raise 1500 militiamen in six days.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=llTeGbB2__IC&pg=PA73 Saratoga Campaign]</ref> In a speech, Langdon said: