This Day in History: Rufus King, lesser-known Signer of the Constitution
On this day in 1755, a signer of the United States Constitution is born. Rufus King would go on to become the last Federalist candidate...
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- 3 days ago
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This Day in History: Prohibition comes to an end
On this day in 1933, FDR signs the Cullen-Harrison Act. Americans would finally be allowed to drink beer again! Well, sort of....
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- 3 days ago
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This Day in History: David McNerney's Bravery in Vietnam
On this day in 1967, a soldier participates in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. David McNerney came from a long line of...
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This Day in History: Brigadier General Jimmy Stewart
On this day in 1941, Jimmy Stewart enlists in the U.S. Army. The Academy Award-winning movie star didn’t have to join the military. He’d...
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- 4 days ago
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This Day in History: General George Washington vs. pacifist Quakers
On this day in 1778, General George Washington writes a letter to Brigadier General Lachlan McIntosh . He was hoping to prevent Quakers...
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- 6 days ago
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This Day in History: Thomas McKean, President before Washington?
On this day in 1734, Thomas McKean is born. He was President of the United States before George Washington was! Well, sort of. McKean was...
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- Mar 17
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TDIH: Susanna Salter, first female Mayor
On this day in 1961, Susanna Salter passes away. She is best known for her tenure as the first female Mayor in United States history....
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- Mar 14
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This Day in History: British Surrender Ft Charlotte
On this day in 1780, the British surrender Fort Charlotte to the Spanish governor of Louisiana, Bernardo de Gálvez. Do you know about...
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- Mar 13
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TDIH: WWII Hero Sadao S. Munemori
On this day in 1946, a solider is awarded the Medal of Honor. Pfc. Sadao “Spud” Munemori was the first Japanese American to be awarded...
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- Mar 10
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This Day in History: The Mexican-American War
On this day in 1848, the U.S. Senate ratifies the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, bringing an end to the Mexican-American War. The treaty...
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- Mar 9
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This Day in History: Space Shuttle Discovery
On this day in 2011, the Space Shuttle Discovery makes her final landing. The orbiter’s record in service has earned her the title...
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- Mar 8
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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 8
- 3 min
This Day in History: Founders against slavery
On this day in 1775, a scathing rebuke of slavery is published in a Pennsylvania newspaper. It is presented anonymously and signed only:...
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- Mar 7
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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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- Mar 7
- 3 min
This Day in History: Crispus Attucks, first casualty of the American Revolution
On this day in 1770, a casualty of the Boston Massacre lies in state at Faneuil Hall. Some argue that Crispus Attucks was the first...
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- Mar 6
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This Day in History: Ralph Cheli's heroism in the Pacific
At about this time in 1944, a hero dies under unknown circumstances. Major Ralph Cheli earned a Medal of Honor over the skies of the...
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- Mar 5
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The Federalist Papers: No. 64
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 64 is published. John Jay returns as “Publius” for one final essay. He discusses the role of...
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- Mar 3
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This Day in History: Apollo 9, lost in Apollo 11’s shadow
On this day in 1969, Apollo 9 launches into space. It has been called one of the “lost and forgotten missions” in the Apollo program....
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- Mar 2
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This Day in History: Barbara Miller Finch, WWII Reporter
On this day in 1945, a war correspondent makes history when she lands at Iwo Jima. Barbara Miller Finch was not only the first woman to...
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- Mar 1
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The Federalist Papers: No. 63
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 63 is published. Publius continues his examination of the Senate. Another factor “illustrating...
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