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Before It Became History | The Midnight Ride: The Real Story Behind America’s Most Famous Night on Horseback

Paul Revere’s midnight ride became an American legend, but the real story is more complex—and just as fascinating. Discover the facts, the myths, and the events that helped ignite a revolution.

Before It Became History, a podcast series from the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute, explores the people and moments that shaped the American story. Each episode looks beyond the legend to examine the decisions, conflicts, and ideas that tested the promise of liberty and helped define our democracy.

This is history before it hardened into memory — and a conversation about what it means for us now.

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