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Vinnie and Mandy looked in awe at the men.

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They were two of the most famous figures in American history.

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John Adams would become the second president of the United States.

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And Paul Revere would make a famous midnight ride from Boston to Lexington.

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He'd ride to warn of the first British attack in the American Revolution.

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"I am told you have a message for me," said John Adams to Vinnie.

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Vinnie trembled nervously as he gave him the paper.

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Both men read the note and spoke in low voices.

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"Thank you for delivering this.

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John Hancock needs our help," said Paul Revere.

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"Can I help?" asked Vinnie.

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Adams patted Vinnie on the shoulder.

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"You are very brave," he said.

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"In a few years, we hope you can enjoy the freedom we are fighting for."

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Just then, there was excitement in the street.

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Vinnie and Mandy ran to a window and looked out.

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A man was calling out in a loud voice as he walked down the street.

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Another man was beating a drum.

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People were coming out of their houses and following them.

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"Who is he?" asked Mandy.

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"The town crier," explained Paul Revere.

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"He is announcing a town meeting."

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"I think we should all attend," said John Adams.

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The children followed the men out of the house.

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Vinnie turned to Mandy.

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"I can't believe we just met these famous people!" he said.

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The townspeople gathered at a church and went inside.

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The place filled up quickly as people sat on the long, wooden benches.

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John Adams and Paul Revere walked to the front of the church.

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Will's father had just arrived.

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Vinnie, Mandy, and Will sat with him.

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"Welcome," said Adams.

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"We have many things to discuss.

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But first, most of you know what happened this morning."

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"They had no right to arrest John Hancock!" someone shouted.

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"We must do something, now!" yelled another.

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Vinnie and Mandy listened and watched closely.

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Everyone was allowed to say what he or she felt.

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"I say we should just pay the taxes," said one well-dressed man.

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Angry voices burst out.

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"Are you loyal to the British?" shouted an old man.

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"Let's not question each other's loyalty," said a young man.

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"We are all patriots!"

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"Please, please!" cried John Adams, raising both arms.

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The room quieted down.

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"Americans believe in freedom of speech," he said.

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People shouted in agreement.

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"But the British have no right to treat us this way!" yelled a man in a red vest.

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The room exploded in cheers.

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"There will be a war soon,"

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said Will's father, shaking his head.

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"Maybe not, Father," said Will.

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"The British might allow us to have our freedom."

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Vinnie shook his head.

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"Your father is right, Will.

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There will be a war. Very soon."

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Mandy looked all around.

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The faces in the room were angry.

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Everyone was ready to fight for freedom.