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Meet Paul Revere, he was born, December 1734, in North End Boston. When he Learned in North Writing School he acquired his main education, additionally, his father trained him into being a skilled silversmith. Eventually he opened his own successful business and was even famous for one of his bowls. Meet Paul Revere, he was born, December 1734, in North End Boston. When he Learned in North Writing School he acquired his main education, additionally, his father trained him into being a skilled silversmith. Eventually he opened his own successful business and was even famous for one of his bowls.
Paul Revere’s willpower led him to numerous achievements. Volunteering to fight the French in upstate New York, ultimately led him to surpass his

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