Paul Revere
Colonial warning horseman
Paul Revere was an American silversmith and patriot who became a folk hero for his midnight ride in 1775 to warn colonial militiamen that British troops were approaching.
The phrase Paul Revere evokes urgent warning or alarm-spreading: She did a Paul Revere through the office when the CEO arrived early.
His name appears on countless American streets, schools, and businesses.
Seeking fundamental systemic change
- American RevolutionColonial separation from Britain
- Sons of LibertyRevolutionary-era resistance movement
- Boston Tea Party1773 colonial harbor protest
- MinutemenColonial instant-ready militia
liberty · independence · colonial · British · resistance · rebellion · insurgent · propaganda
Twelve o'clock at night
- horsebackAtop a steed
- lanternsEnclosed portable light sources
- LexingtonMassachusetts town, 1775 battle
- ConcordUnity or famous places
alarm · signal · warning · Charlestown · messengers · silhouette · express rider · dispatch
Skill in making objects
- sterlingPure silver alloy
- engravingCarving into hard surfaces
- teapotSteeping and serving vessel
- flatwareEating utensils collectively
chalice · pitcher · goblet · candelabra · metalwork · artisan · copperplate · dentistry
Celebrated figure from tradition
- LongfellowAmerican nineteenth-century poet
- poemMetrical literary composition
- balladNarrative poem or song
- mythosBody of foundational legends
folklore · tale · courage · valor · figurehead · emblematic · inspiration · iconic
revolutionary
Seeking fundamental systemic change
- American RevolutionColonial separation from Britain
- Sons of LibertyRevolutionary-era resistance movement
- Boston Tea Party1773 colonial harbor protest
Minutemen · liberty · independence · colonial · British · resistance · rebellion · insurgent · propaganda · freedom
midnight
Twelve o'clock at night
- horsebackAtop a steed
- lanternsEnclosed portable light sources
- LexingtonMassachusetts town, 1775 battle
Concord · alarm · signal · warning · Charlestown · messengers · silhouette · express rider · dispatch · galloping
craftsmanship
Skill in making objects
flatware · chalice · pitcher · goblet · candelabra · metalwork · artisan · copperplate · dentistry · forge
folk hero
Celebrated figure from tradition
- LongfellowAmerican nineteenth-century poet
- poemMetrical literary composition
- balladNarrative poem or song
mythos · folklore · tale · courage · valor · figurehead · emblematic · inspiration · iconic · storytelling
- American RevolutionDeclaration of Independence, Boston Tea Party, Continental Congress, founding fathers, Stamp Act
- Bay StatersJohn F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, Edward Kennedy, John Adams, Abigail Adams
- Founding FathersGeorge Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Alexander Hamilton
- American HistoryAmerican Revolution, Revolutionary War, colonial era, founding fathers, Declaration of Independence
- Revolutionary WarGeorge Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Betsy Ross flag, Declaration of Independence
- US HistoryAmerican Revolution, US history, Civil War, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln
Paul RevereBenedict Arnold
American defector to Britain
King George III · Tory · redcoat · Tories
Paul RevereBenedict Arnold
American defector to Britain
double agent · informant · saboteur · interceptor · silencer