Atownof northeastMassachusetts, a residential suburb ofBoston. The Battle of Lexington(April19,1775) marked the beginning of the AmericanRevolution. Population, 28, 974.
To trace the events leading to the outbreak of the American Revolution in 1775, travellers can follow patriot and cult historical figure Paul Revere's famous ride to Lexington, where the revolution's first battle broke out.
The president told the cadets Tuesday the war in Afghanistan marks the beginning of a revolution in warfare that will transform battle in the 21st century.