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In an ode to Yoda and “Star Wars,” a sign read “‘Finish, you will.’ May the course be with you.” (DJ Mara/Beacon Staff)
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Tens of thousands of spectators circled the Lexington Battle Green at 5:15 a.m. on April 19 to witness the start of the American Revolution....

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History experts Scott Kirsner, Jazz Dottin, and Robert Allison led a discussion about innovation during the Revolutionary War at the Museum of Science on April 9. The program was one of many celebrations across the country in anticipation of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Photo by Izzy Bryars
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Boston high school students take the spotlight at the MFA
The lobby of the 12th annual Bitcoin Expo held at MIT. (Bryan Liu/ Beacon Staff)
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