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    This Day in History: Happy 2nd of July! (Or so John Adams thought.)
    tara
    • 1 day ago
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Happy 2nd of July! (Or so John Adams thought.)

    On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress declared America’s independence! Did you know that this vote actually occurred on July 2,...
    This Day in History: Captain Silas Talbot
    tara
    • 3 days ago
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Captain Silas Talbot

    On this day in 1813, a former captain of the Continental Navy passes away. Silas Talbot also served in the United States Navy as the...
    This Week in History: The only time George Washington surrendered
    tara
    • 4 days ago
    • 3 min

    This Week in History: The only time George Washington surrendered

    During this week in 1754, a young Colonel George Washington surrenders his “Fort Necessity” to the French. It was the only time he ever...
    This Day in History: Plot to assassinate George Washington
    tara
    • 5 days ago
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Plot to assassinate George Washington

    On this day in 1776, one of George Washington’s personal guards is hanged for sedition and treachery. Thomas Hickey had been involved in...
    This Day in History: Ronald Rosser, the one-man Army
    tara
    • 6 days ago
    • 4 min

    This Day in History: Ronald Rosser, the one-man Army

    On this day in 1952, a hero is presented with the Medal of Honor. Ronald Rosser might never have served in the Korean War but for his...
    This Day in History: Japanese attack on Panama
    tara
    • Jun 24
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Japanese attack on Panama

    At about this time in 1945, Japan cancels a plan to attack the Panama Canal. The Japanese had new submarines—unlike anything the world...
    This Day in History: A tragic end for one of America’s early war heroes
    tara
    • Jun 23
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: A tragic end for one of America’s early war heroes

    On this day in 1807, USS Chesapeake limps back into Hampton Roads. Just one day earlier, she’d been involved in a disastrous...
    This Day in History: The Chesapeake–Leopard affair
    tara
    • Jun 22
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: The Chesapeake–Leopard affair

    On this day in 1807, a British Royal Navy officer boards an American ship, looking for deserters. The humiliating affair ended when the...
    This Day in History: Benjamin Franklin’s son imprisoned
    tara
    • Jun 21
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Benjamin Franklin’s son imprisoned

    On this day in 1776, the Provincial Congress of New Jersey declares William Franklin, the son of Benjamin Franklin and the last royal...
    This Day in History: The Most Decorated Soldier?
    tara
    • Jun 19
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: The Most Decorated Soldier?

    At about this time in 1944, a soldier engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Usually, Medals are awarded for...
    This Day in History: Yank, the Army Weekly
    tara
    • Jun 17
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Yank, the Army Weekly

    At about this time in 1942, the first edition of Yank, the Army Weekly, is published. It would bear a cover date of June 17, 1942. Today,...
    This Day in History: Grace & Rachel Martin, unsung Revolutionary War heroines
    tara
    • Jun 16
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: Grace & Rachel Martin, unsung Revolutionary War heroines

    At about this time in 1781, two South Carolina women take a huge risk for the Patriot cause. Yet the details of their escapade were...
    This Day in History: The Pig War
    tara
    • Jun 15
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: The Pig War

    On this day in 1859, an American farmer shoots a pig. The incident nearly sparks open warfare between the United Kingdom and the United...
    This Day in History: Happy Flag Day!
    tara
    • Jun 14
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: Happy Flag Day!

    Happy Flag Day! Did you know that today’s holiday would not exist but for the actions of a 19-year old schoolteacher from Wisconsin? In...
    This Day in History: George Watson's Medal of Honor
    tara
    • Jun 13
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: George Watson's Medal of Honor

    On this day in 1943, a soldier is awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. The award made U.S. Army Private George Watson the first black...
    This Day in History: Mary Feik, aviation heroine
    tara
    • Jun 10
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Mary Feik, aviation heroine

    On this day in 2016, an aviation heroine passes away. Mary Feik was the first female aviation engineer to serve our country during World...
    This Day in History: The Tuskegee Airmen's first aerial combat
    tara
    • Jun 9
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: The Tuskegee Airmen's first aerial combat

    On this day in 1943, the Tuskegee Airmen of the 99th Fighter Squadron engage in aerial combat for the first time. “The Tuskegee Airmen...
    This Day in History: Missile Mail
    tara
    • Jun 8
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: Missile Mail

    On this day in 1959, the United States Post Office experiments with “Missile Mail.” It would be the first and only time that U.S. mail...
    This Day in History: Marinus Willett, Revolutionary War Hero
    tara
    • Jun 7
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: Marinus Willett, Revolutionary War Hero

    On this day in 1775, Marinus Willett stops British soldiers from leaving New York City with a store of arms. In fact, he not only stopped...
    This Day in History: The Medals of Honor earned on D-Day
    tara
    • Jun 6
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: The Medals of Honor earned on D-Day

    On this day in 1944, Allied troops land on the beaches of Normandy, France. The D-Day invasion was underway! Did you know that four...
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