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On April 18, 2025, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride, a significant event in American history. On the night of April 18, 1775, Revere rode to alert the colonists about the approaching British troops, helping them prepare for battle. His courageous actions, celebrated in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s famous poem, highlight the enduring spirit of independence that shaped the nation.

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