Paul Revere: Boston's Revolutionary Propagandist

Boston, Massachusetts. The British are coming. A cold spring night, a lone rider, and a warning. The rider pushed through the darkness of the night, alerting people of the imminent danger that was about to hit them, and stirring them to action just as the colonies were about to fight for independence. This rider was Paul Revere, a folk hero of the American Revolution, but also the founding father of propaganda. TIMELINE 1735: in Boston, Massachusetts, which was part of the British Massachusetts Bay Colony at the time. 1754: when his father died, Paul was devastated and left handling the home by himself. 1756: two years after his father's death, Paul decided to join the military. 1757: Paul retired from the army in 1757. WHY THIS MATTERS The story of Boston is a reminder that the events that shaped America didn't always happen in the biggest cities. What unfolded here left marks on the community that are still visible today. The full story is more complicated, and more human, than the version most people know. Episode 153 | Hometown History | Hosted by Shane Waters If you liked this: Episode 179 (Gay Head, Massachusetts) Hometown History explores forgotten stories from small-town America. The overlooked events, hidden triumphs, and buried tragedies that shaped the country we live in. New episodes every Tuesday. Find every episode at mythsandmalice.com/hometown-historyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy