The Federalist Papers: No. 18
On this day in 1787, Federalist Paper No. 18 is published. The Federalist Papers are a collection of essays that were published in New...
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This Day in History: The attack on Pearl Harbor
On this day in 1941, the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor. The results for the United States Navy were disastrous. Our Pacific Fleet took a...
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- 2 days ago
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This Day in History: The Nurses of Pearl Harbor
On this day in 1941, civilians and military on the Hawaiian island of Oahu enjoy a beautiful day, blissfully unaware that the United...
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The Federalist Papers: No. 17
On this day in 1787, Federalist Paper No. 17 is published. The Federalist Papers are a collection of essays that were published in New...
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This Day in History: George Washington’s army at the Battle of Whitemarsh
On this day in 1777, George Washington’s army engages in the Battle of Whitemarsh. Fortunately, Washington knew that the British were...
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The Federalist Papers: No. 16
On this day in 1787, Federalist Paper No. 16 is published. The Federalist Papers are a collection of essays that were published in New...
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This Day in History: Thomas Hudner's attempt to save a friend
On this day in 1950, Lt. (J.G.) Thomas Hudner crash lands in Korea. He was trying to save the life of Ensign Jesse Brown, the first black...
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- 5 days ago
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This Day in History: Quaker Mom Helps George Washington
On this day in 1777, a Quaker woman overhears British soldiers plotting an attack on George Washington’s army. She decides to act! Lydia...
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- 7 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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- Nov 30
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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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- Nov 30
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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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- Nov 29
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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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- Nov 29
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This Day in History: Jefferson on Government
On this day in 1802, Jefferson writes a letter. “If we can but prevent the government from wasting the labours of the people,” he wrote,...
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- Nov 28
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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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- Nov 28
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This Day in History: First Marine Commandant
On this day in 1775, a Philadelphia tavern owner is commissioned as commanding officer of the newly formed Marines. Samuel Nicholas...
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- Nov 27
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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 27
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This Day in History: Robert Kennemore's bravery in Korea
On this day in 1950, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Robert “Bob” Kennemore’s bravery came as he...
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- Nov 24
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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 24
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This Day in History: The “Fighting Chaplain,” another forgotten Revolutionary War hero
On this day in 1781, the “Fighting Chaplain” is killed. Reverend James Caldwell had long been a thorn in the side of the British. Indeed,...
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- Nov 23
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This Day in History: Happy Thanksgiving!
At about this time in 1789, our country observes its first day of Thanksgiving and prayer. “[I]t is the duty of all Nations to...
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