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minutemen, in the American Revolution, colonial militiamen or armed citizens who agreed to turn out for service at a minute's notice. The term minutemen is used especially for the men who were enrolled (1774) for such service by the Massachusetts provincial congress. These were "the embattled farmers" who fought against the British at Lexington and Concord. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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When you have a governor of the great state of California calling the Arizona Minute Men ``terrific'' and many of the talk-radio clowns constantly trying to whip their lockstep worshippers into an angry frenzy over ``illegal aliens'' you realize a person of Maceri's intelligence and integrity might not be given much credibility. The Four Minute Men began proselytizing at movie theaters, but they soon expanded their efforts to church halls, labor union gatherings, lumber camps and even Indian reservations. Born and raised in San Pedro CA, his mom is down with Saccharin Trust, the Minute Men, and Black Flag. |
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