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TEXTBOOK TALES AND TIMELESS TRUTHS Revolutionary War Facts vs. Fiction This month marks the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts — the first conflicts of the American Revolution and the foundation for what would become the United States. For many of us, our first exposure to this critical event was through our elementary school history textbooks, which taught us a lot about this all-important clash between colonists and British authorities. However, specific fascinating details were omitted for brevity’s sake or misrepresented through myth- building. Here is the truth behind these key moments most people know about but often get wrong. Secrets of a Legendary Saying In many ways, charting American history is like playing an extensive game of “Telephone” — meaning not everything happened as we think. Take, for example, the legend of Paul Revere, who played a key role in the events of April 19, 1775, by alerting colonists in Lexington of the British military’s impending arrival. You were likely taught in school that Revere famously shouted, “The British are coming!” In reality, he used a decidedly less dramatic-sounding phrase to modern ears: “The regulars are coming out!” — with the “regulars” being “regular professional” British soldiers. Considering that “the regulars are coming out” could be interpreted in today’s English as frequent guests attending a social event, it makes sense that the more engaging phrase we learned in childhood is more effective in summarizing Revere’s heroic deed. A Poet’s Perspective on History While at school, you may have also heard the first round of ammunition fired during the Battles of Lexington and Concord referred to as “the shot heard 'round the world.” But do you know who was responsible for that famous description? The phrase came more than 50 years after the battles, courtesy of writer Ralph Waldo Emerson in the first part of his 1837 poem, “Concord Hymn”: By the rude bridge that arched the flood, Their flag to April's breeze unfurled;
Ginger Veggie Stir Fry
INGREDIENTS
• 4 tbsp vegetable oil, divided • 2 tsp fresh chopped ginger root, divided • 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 1 tbsp cornstarch • 1 small head broccoli, cut into florets
• 3/4 cup julienned carrots • 1/2 cup snow peas • 1/2 cup halved green beans • 3 tbsp water • 2 tbsp soy sauce • 1/4 cup chopped onions • 1/2 tsp salt
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large bowl, mix 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp ginger, garlic, and cornstarch. 2. Add broccoli, carrots, snow peas, and green beans, and toss lightly. 3. Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the vegetables and cook for 2 minutes. 4. Stir in water and soy sauce. Add onion, salt, and the remaining ginger; cook and stir until the vegetables are crisp and tender.
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Here once the embattled farmers stood; And fired the shot heard ‘round the world.
While some of its true details aren't universally known, the Revolutionary War is the definitive event in our nation’s great history — and a great starting point for anyone interested in exploring 2 1/2 centuries of freedom and courage.
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