He did not really yell “the British are coming!” as he rode. But he did accomplish one important goal: He warned Samuel Adams and John Hancock that British soldiers were coming to arrest them.
A repeat is always welcome. Some of the details may be well known, but you seem to slip in some new information unknown or forgotten. It’s worth noting that swearing on the Bible was a sacred oath that every man took seriously. Their word was their bond. They planned carefully and were mostly successful. What a terrifying experience for Paul Revere to have his life threatened. The poem by Longfellow is often referred to and a wonderful analogy of Paul Revere’s famous ride. You never need to apologize for repeats, Tara.
Exciting stuff, Tara ! Your angle on stories that history does not have to be “stuffy”. Real life is exciting and dangerous. I also enjoy reading the comments as they make me think even more . . . I like Dan’s comment wishing todays young people would read history, Patty noting that Revere would have been terrified, Wally pointing out the men and women rebelling to spark the fight for freedom, and all of the other comments. This is a good way to start my day ! Thanks, Tara, and to everyone else as well.
The beginning of our revolution for freedom.
Love reading this story over and over. Thanks Tara.
A repeat is always welcome. Some of the details may be well known, but you seem to slip in some new information unknown or forgotten. It’s worth noting that swearing on the Bible was a sacred oath that every man took seriously. Their word was their bond. They planned carefully and were mostly successful. What a terrifying experience for Paul Revere to have his life threatened. The poem by Longfellow is often referred to and a wonderful analogy of Paul Revere’s famous ride. You never need to apologize for repeats, Tara.
A great story deserves to be told over and over. Thank you Tara.
Thank God for the men and women who rebelled against the terrible rule of the British and for all who helped form this great nation.
One if by land
Two if my see
And I on the opposite shore will be!
Lucky for us Revere and Dawes made it to their distinctions. How did Dawes’ fight for freedom after his ride?
I question, almost daily, whether we now deserve the foundation established by these patriots…
Exciting stuff, Tara ! Your angle on stories that history does not have to be “stuffy”. Real life is exciting and dangerous. I also enjoy reading the comments as they make me think even more . . . I like Dan’s comment wishing todays young people would read history, Patty noting that Revere would have been terrified, Wally pointing out the men and women rebelling to spark the fight for freedom, and all of the other comments. This is a good way to start my day ! Thanks, Tara, and to everyone else as well.
Now if we could just get the kids to read this history
🇺🇲 Even with the stories I know, I always learn something new.
Thanks, TR 🇺🇲
Give us some stories on Dr. Warren as well Tara!!!
One of the most known events of our revolutionary forefathers