This Day in History: Captain Harl Pease's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1942, a United States Army Air Corps captain rejoins his squadron. He was determined to participate in an attack on an...
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- 3 days ago
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This Day in History: A costly victory at Oriskany
On this day in 1777, American forces hold out against a British siege. They were trapped inside Fort Schuyler, but help was on the way!...
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- 4 days ago
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This Day in History: The Women of SixTripleEight
On this day in 1943, a young woman enlists in the Women’s Army Corps. Twenty-two-year-old Maybelle Rutland would go on to serve in the...
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- 5 days ago
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This Day in History: Survivors of USS Indianapolis rescued
On this day in 1945, the last survivors of the USS Indianapolis are pulled from the Pacific Ocean. They’d been there since a Japanese...
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- 6 days ago
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This Day in History: John F. Kennedy & PT-109
On this day in 1943 a small boat under the command of Lt. (j.g.) John F. Kennedy is rammed by a Japanese destroyer. Kennedy would come...
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- Aug 1
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This Day in History: Medals of Honor during Operation Tidal Wave
On this day in 1943, Operation Tidal Wave begins. Nearly 180 Consolidated B-24 Liberator bombers embark on a lengthy mission to destroy...
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- Jul 29
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This Day in History: USS Indianapolis is sunk by Japanese torpedoes
On this day in 1945, USS Indianapolis travels from Guam toward the Leyte Gulf in the Philippines. Unfortunately, Indianapolis would never...
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- Jul 28
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This Day in History: Apollo 15 & the Moon Buggy
On this day in 1971, NASA astronauts travel through space, quickly approaching the moon. Did you know that Apollo 15 carried the only...
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- Jul 26
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This Day in History: Operation Vengeance
On this day in 2001, a World War II pilot passes away. Colonel Rex Barber is best known for his participation in Operation Vengeance, a...
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- Jul 26
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This Day in History: The Allies demand unconditional surrender from Japan
On this day in 1945, the United States, Great Britain, and China issue the Potsdam Declaration. The statement put the Japanese government...
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- Jul 22
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This Day in History: “America the Beautiful”
On this day in 1893, a professor stands atop Pikes Peak in Colorado. She is struck by the beauty around her and is inspired to write a...
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- Jul 21
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This Day in History: “A simple democracy . . . is one of the greatest of evils.”
On this day in 1789, a signer of the Declaration of Independence writes a letter to John Adams. The letter sounds harsh to modern ears....
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- Jul 20
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This Day in History: Signers of the Declaration
On this day in 1811, a signer of the Declaration of Independence writes a letter. Benjamin Rush had put his life on the line when he...
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- Jul 20
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This Day in History: American Patriots set fire to Boston Light
On this day in 1775, American Patriots set fire to Boston Light, then the oldest lighthouse in North America. In many ways, our...
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- Jul 18
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This Day in History: World War I Hero Louis Cukela
On this day in 1918, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Then-Gunnery Sergeant Louis Cukela was a Marine...
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- Jul 17
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This Day in History: Little-known Revolutionary War hero Peter Gansevoort
On this day in 1749, Revolutionary War hero Peter Gansevoort is born. But for him, would Americans have lost the Battle of Saratoga? He...
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- Jul 12
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This Day in History: The Patriotic women at the Battle of Huck’s Defeat
On this day in 1780, Americans win the Battle of Huck’s Defeat. You’ll love the bravery of a few patriotic ladies in the hours before...
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- Jul 12
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This Day in History: Dolley Madison passes away
On this day in 1849, Dolley Madison passes away. Did you know that this First Lady nearly died in poverty? The vivacious First Lady had...
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- Jul 11
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This Day in History: Gordon Roberts's bravery in Vietnam
On this day in 1969, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Gordon Roberts was then serving in the 101st...
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- Jul 10
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This Day in History: The Capture of British General Richard Prescott
On this day in 1777, British Major General Richard Prescott is captured. One author has called this event “the outstanding special...