Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

By the rude bridge that arched the flood, Their flag to April's breeze unfurled, Here once the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world.

By the rude bridge that arched the flood, Their flag to Apri

Summary

This quote, from Ralph Waldo Emerson's "Concord Hymn," pays tribute to the American Revolution's Battle of Concord in April 1775. It describes the humble bridge over the Concord River where courageous farmers gathered, hoisting their flag in defiance against British oppression. The phrase "the shot heard round the world" symbolizes the significance of this event, a single gunshot that ignited a revolutionary spark, inspiring countless others to join the fight for independence and set in motion a historic moment that resonated far beyond the American colonies.

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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