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As we build toward the nation’s 250th anniversary this July 4, USA TODAY revisits Paul Revere’s midnight ride and the deeper story behind the legend. While often remembered as a lone hero, Revere was part of a network, with Old North Church playing a pivotal role in signaling the alarm that night. It’s a timely reminder that history—and progress—is shaped by collective action, and invites us to reflect on how those same calls for courage and community still resonate today.

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