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paul revere warning patriots of the impending british landings in lexington on april 18 1775 in middlesex county massachusetts illustration by ed vebell getty images

The Real Story of Paul Revere’s Ride

On the evening of April 18, 1775, the silversmith left his home and set out on his now legendary midnight ride. Find out what really happened on that historic night.

By Patrick M. Leehey
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Crispus Attucks

Crispus Attucks

Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson

John Adams circa 1790: John Adams (1735 - 1826) second president of the United States of America. (Photo by Stock Montage/Stock Montage/Getty Images)

John Adams

Abigail Adams

Abigail Adams

Paul Revere

Paul Revere

Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin

George Washington

George Washington

Patrick Henry

Patrick Henry

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Portrait Of Governor Samuel Adams(Original Caption) Portrait of Governor Samuel Adams (1722-1803). Undated engraving.

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George Rogers Clark

Roger Sherman

Roger Sherman

James Monroe

James Monroe

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