Do they teach this piece of American lore to the kiddies anymore?
Listen my children and you shall hear
Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere,
On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-five;
Hardly a man is now alive
Who remembers that famous day and year.
Rick Moran reposts a great piece about the reality behind this bit of American history at Right Wing Nut House: FOUNDING BROTHER
and be sure to check out Bloglandia’s official cartographer, Politburo Diktat’s Commissar, for his PC annotated post modern take on the tale.
UPDATE: also today, “Doolittle’s Raid”
“Do they teach this piece of American lore to the kiddies anymore?”
most likely not
history of any sort is diluted, at best, and usually considered “archaic”
incidentally, i think having kids
say the pledge of allegiance
every morning IS archaic
i think it likewise dilutes the message
it should be said when an eighteen-year-old
signs up for selective service
at the post office
hand on the bible (or whatever)
in the presence of a conveniently-located federal employee
let’s restore significance to that which has lost meaning
and redefine the catchphrase “going postal”
it could be an element of every eighteen-year-old’s birthday
along with eligibility to defend the nation, drive, drink, etc.
and the obligation to take responsibility for one’s actions
and this should all be part of the drill
for anyone’s naturalization ceremony for citizenship as well
lord, I think the Maj just may give you a hug for that sentiment!