This Day in History: Oliver Wolcott, signer of the Declaration
On this day in 1797, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. You might be surprised to hear that this signer—Oliver...
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- 2 days ago
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The Federalist Papers: No. 15
On this day in 1787, Federalist Paper No. 15 is published. The Federalist Papers are a collection of essays that were published in New...
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- 2 days ago
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This Day in History: Jockey Hollow, the "other Valley Forge"
On this day in 1779, George Washington’s troops move into winter quarters near Morristown, New Jersey. Their long, difficult stay at...
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- 3 days ago
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The Federalist Papers: No. 14
On this day in 1787, Federalist Paper No. 14 is published. The Federalist Papers are a collection of essays that were published in New...
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- 3 days ago
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The Anti-Federalist Papers: Centinel IV
On this day in 1787, an author writing under the pseudonym “Centinel” writes his fourth contribution to the anti-Federalist Papers. These...
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- 3 days ago
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This Day in History: USS Archerfish's big hit
On this day in 1944, the submarine USS Archerfish lingers near wreckage of the Japanese aircraft carrier Shinano. The American crew soon...
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- 4 days ago
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The Anti-Federalist Papers: Brutus IV
On this day in 1787, an author writing under the pseudonym “Brutus” writes his fourth contribution to the anti-Federalist Papers. These...
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- 4 days ago
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This Day in History: William Barber's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1950, a hero begins a multi-day action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. That conflict has been described as a...
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- 4 days ago
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The Federalist Papers: No. 13
On this day in 1787, Federalist Paper No. 13 is published. The Federalist Papers are a collection of essays that were published in New...
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- 6 days ago
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The Federalist Papers: No. 12
On this day in 1787, Federalist Paper No. 12 is published. The Federalist Papers are a collection of essays that were published in New...
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- Nov 25
- 3 min
This Day in History: Forgotten Hero James Screven
On or around this day in 1778, an all-but-forgotten hero makes the ultimate sacrifice. James Screven doesn’t make history books most of...
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- Nov 24
- 2 min
The Federalist Papers: No. 11
On this day in 1787, Federalist Paper No. 11 is published. The Federalist Papers are a collection of essays that were published in New...
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- Nov 23
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Pilgrims enjoy a three-day Thanksgiving feast
On or around this day in 1621, the Pilgrims enjoy a three-day feast! They are grateful for their harvest after a long, hard first year in...
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- Nov 23
- 2 min
This Day in History: Edward Silk's one-man attack in France
On this day in 1944, a hero launches a one-man attack on Germans who were after his company. Amazingly, First Lt. Edward A. Silk survived...
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- Nov 22
- 3 min
This Day in History: Forgotten Aviation Pioneer Wiley Post
On this day in 1898, a future aviation entrepreneur is born in a small farming community in Texas. Wiley Post would rise above poverty,...
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- Nov 22
- 2 min
The Federalist Papers: No. 10
On this day in 1787, Federalist Paper No. 10 is published. The Federalist Papers are a collection of essays that were published in New...
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- Nov 22
- 2 min
The Anti-Federalist Papers: Cato V
On this day in 1787, an author writing under the pseudonym “Cato” writes his fifth contribution to the anti-Federalist Papers. These...
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- Nov 22
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This Day in History: JFK shot & the toll on Jackie
On this day in 1963, President John F. Kennedy is shot and killed in Dallas, Texas. You’ve heard the story many times, and you know the...
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- Nov 21
- 2 min
The Federalist Papers: No. 9
On this day in 1787, Federalist Paper No. 9 is published. These papers argued FOR the new Constitution, then being considered for...
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- Nov 21
- 3 min
This Day in History: Kyle Carpenter, youngest living Medal recipient
On this day in 2010, a hero throws himself on a grenade, saving the life of his fellow Marine. Amazingly, Kyle Carpenter survived that...