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The Federalist Papers: No. 73
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 73 is published. You may remember that essay 70 outlined several ingredients needed for an...
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This Day in History: WWII Heroine Cornelia Fort
On this day in 1943, Cornelia Fort is tragically killed. She is best known as one of the most accomplished female pilots to serve during...
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This Day in History: Staff Sgt Ysmael Villegas charges six enemy foxholes
On this day in 1945, a U.S. soldier charges not just one, but six enemy positions. Staff Sergeant Ysmael Villegas was then just one day...
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The Federalist Papers: No. 72
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 72 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) is still discussing the duration of...
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3 days ago3 min read
This Day in History: Aviation pioneer Jerrie Mock
On this day in 1964, an aviation pioneer departs on a record-setting trip. Geraldine “Jerrie” Mock flew around the world—the first time a...
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The Federalist Papers: No. 71
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 71 is published. You may remember that the last paper outlined several ingredients needed for...
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This Day in History: The Battle of Quinton’s Bridge
On this day in 1778, a contingent of New Jersey militia wins a victory at the Battle of Quinton’s Bridge. Well, sort of. The victory was...
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5 days ago3 min read
This Day in History: WWI Hero John Joseph Kelly
At about this time in 1919, a hero receives the Medal of Honor. Actually, he didn’t earn just one Medal, he earned two for the same...
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6 days ago3 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 70
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 70 was published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) begins a more detailed examination of...
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Mar 143 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 69
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 69 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) begins his discussion of the “real...
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Mar 143 min read
This Day in History: The Lost Apollo missions
On this day in 1934, Eugene “Gene” Cernan is born. He would go on to become a pilot, an astronaut, and the 11th person to step foot on...
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Mar 133 min read
This Day in History: Dogs for Defense
On this day in 1942, the United States Army begins a new military effort: Dogs for Defense. Did you know that some Americans offered...
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Mar 123 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 68
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 68 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) defends the Constitution’s unique...
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Mar 123 min read
This Day in History: Elizabeth Burgin, Revolutionary War heroine
On this day in 1776, a public notice appears in Baltimore, Maryland. It beseeches the help of “our humane ladies” in the American cause....
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Mar 112 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 67
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 67 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) turns his attention to the...
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Mar 103 min read
This Day in History: Gene Atkins's heroism at Luzon
On this day in 1945, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Perhaps Thomas Eugene “Gene” Atkins was an...
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Mar 103 min read
This Day in History: Major Bernard Fisher saves a fellow pilot
On this day in 1966, an Air Force pilot puts his life on the line for his comrade-in-arms, another pilot who had been downed during a...
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Mar 82 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 66
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 66 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) continues his discussion of the...
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Mar 83 min read
This Day in History: Joe Ronnie Hooper, most decorated soldier in Vietnam
On this day in 1969, a hero receives the Medal of Honor. Joe Ronnie Hooper served in both the Army and the Navy, and he remains one of...
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Mar 72 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 65
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 65 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) discusses the Senate’s role in...
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