This Day in History, by Tara Ross

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This Day in History: Hero dogs of 9-11

On this day in 1996, a Labrador Retriever is born. That little dog, Salty, would become a guide dog, leading his blind owner from the...

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The Federalist Papers: No. 20

On this day in 1787, Federalist Paper No. 20 is published. The Federalist Papers are a collection of essays that were published in New...

This Day in History: The Battle of Matson’s Ford

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22 hours ago2 min read

This Day in History: The Battle of Matson’s Ford

On this day in 1777, the British engage the Continental Army in the Battle of Matson’s Ford. The engagement occurred just as the...

This Day in History: The "first hero" of WWII

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2 days ago3 min read

This Day in History: The "first hero" of WWII

On this day in 1941, a U.S. Army Air Forces Captain takes to the skies. The United States had just been attacked, first at Pearl Harbor,...

This Day in History: Medals of Honor at Guadalcanal

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3 days ago3 min read

This Day in History: Medals of Honor at Guadalcanal

On this day in 1942, two heroes receive the Medal of Honor. Rear Admirals Daniel Callaghan and Norman Scott might have been the first to...

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3 days ago2 min read

The Federalist Papers: No. 19

On this day in 1787, Federalist Paper No. 19 is published. The Federalist Papers are a collection of essays that were published in New...

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5 days ago2 min read

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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6 days ago2 min read

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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Dec 53 min read

This Day in History: The Siege of Bexar

On this day in 1835, Texians begin an assault on Mexican forces in San Antonio. Mere days later, Mexican General Martin Perfecto de Cos...

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Dec 42 min read

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...

This Day in History: Victory at Rugeley’s Mills

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Dec 42 min read

This Day in History: Victory at Rugeley’s Mills

On this day in 1780, Patriot forces win a victory against South Carolina Loyalists at Rugeley’s Mills. The officer leading the Patriot...

This Day in History: Delaware, The First State

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Dec 32 min read

This Day in History: Delaware, The First State

On this day in 1787, Delaware begins ratification debates on the United States Constitution. Mere days later, it would ratify that...

This Day in History: Captain Harl Pease's Medal of Honor

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Dec 23 min read

This Day in History: Captain Harl Pease's Medal of Honor

On this day in 1942, a United States Army Air Corps captain is awarded a Medal of Honor. Captain Harl Pease’s bravery during an attack on...

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Dec 11 min read

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 302 min read

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 302 min read

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 292 min read

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...

This Day in History: Corporal Hiroshi Miyamura's bravery in Korea

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Nov 293 min read

This Day in History: Corporal Hiroshi Miyamura's bravery in Korea

On this day in 2022, a Medal of Honor recipient passes away. Corporal Hiroshi “Hershey” Miyamura was a second-generation Japanese...

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Nov 281 min read

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...

This Day in History: Robert Livingston, little-known Founder

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Nov 273 min read

This Day in History: Robert Livingston, little-known Founder

On this day in 1746, a future Patriot is born. Robert Livingston’s name is one that most Americans don’t recognize, but perhaps they...

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