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American Revolutionaries

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.

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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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a drawing of john adams, robert morris, alexander hamilton, and thomas jefferson gathered around a table with papers on it

The Founding Fathers: What Were They Really Like?

thomas jefferson painting featuring the man staring at the viewer and wearing a fur trimmed coat over red and white clothing underneath

Thomas Jefferson

ulysses s grant, napoleon bonaparte, cleopatra, george washington, alexander the great

The 13 Most Cunning Military Leaders

cesare beccaria

Cesare Beccaria

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