“Minutemen” by Maurice Bower on the cover of “The Saturday Evening Post,” June 13, 1936.

During the American Revolutionary War, Minutemen were a small hand-picked elite force which were required to be highly mobile and able to assemble quickly. They were selected from militia muster rolls by their commanding officers. Typically 25 years of age or younger, they were chosen for their enthusiasm, reliability, and physical strength. [Source: USHistory.org]

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