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Paul Revere's Solo Ride
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● FeaturedThe story of Paul Revere's ride is a cornerstone of American folklore, depicting him as a solitary hero warning colonists. However, the historical reality was a bit more complex than the famous poem suggests.
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What People Remember
Many people remember Paul Revere as the sole rider who warned the American colonists that the British were coming.
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What's Actually True
Paul Revere was one of several riders who set out that night. William Dawes and Samuel Prescott also rode to spread the alarm. Revere was actually captured by a British patrol before reaching Concord, so it was Prescott who completed the ride and delivered the warnings.
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#paul revere#american revolution#boston#midnight ride#folklore
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