Made Popular: Jul 29, 2008 - In the dark of night on Dec. 16, 1773, residents of Boston poured more than 90,000 pounds of tea into the harbor. But they weren't trying to set a world record for the most cups of tea made at one time. They were protesting the British government.

The United States is a country steeped in myths, stories, and powerful images, especially from the American Revolution. Few stories have endured…