This Day in History: Our National Anthem
On this day in 1814, the British begin bombarding Fort McHenry. Famously, a young lawyer named Francis Scott Key watched the battle from...
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- Jun 27
- 3 min
This Day in History: Betsy Ross
At about this time in 1776, Betsy Ross works as a seamstress and an upholsterer. At least according to legend, she would make the first...
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- 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...
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- Jan 31
- 3 min
This Day in History: Washington’s Birthday a federal holiday
On this day in 1879, Congress makes George Washington’s birthday a holiday. As far as the federal government is concerned, there is no...
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- Jan 2
- 3 min
This Day in History: Annie Moore, first at Ellis Island
On this day in 1892, teenager Annie Moore becomes the first immigrant to pass through Ellis Island. Do you know about the mystery...
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- Nov 23, 2023
- 1 min
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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- Nov 16, 2023
- 2 min
This Day in History: Franksgiving
During this month in 1941, Thanksgiving is celebrated on two different dates. The federal government and some states celebrated the...
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- Nov 10, 2023
- 2 min
This Day in History: United States Marine Corps Birthday
Happy birthday to the United States Marine Corps! On this day in 1775, the Continental Congress passed a resolution requiring that “two...
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- Oct 31, 2023
- 2 min
This Day in History: Mount Rushmore
On this day in 1941, Mount Rushmore is declared complete. Did you know that the famous presidential monument was partly inspired by a...
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- Sep 14, 2023
- 3 min
This Day in History: Unity after 9-11
On this day in 2001, a firefighter stands atop a fire truck in the middle of the World Trade Center’s smoldering remains. Bob Beckwith...
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- Sep 1, 2023
- 1 min
This Day in History: Coolidge on Labor Day
On this day in 1924, Calvin Coolidge discusses Labor Day, which he thought a “peculiarly American holiday,” recognizing the “worth and...
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- Aug 31, 2023
- 4 min
This Day in History: The origins of the Flag Code
On or around this day in 1942, the United States Congress considers amendments to the United States Flag Code. Did you know that the...
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- May 26, 2023
- 3 min
This Day in History: World War II Memorial
On this weekend in 2004, our country begins a four-day celebration that would culminate in the dedication of the World War II Memorial....
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- May 17, 2023
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Kentucky Derby, a “grand slice of Americana”
On this day in 1875, the first Kentucky Derby is run. The Derby has been described as a “grand slice of Americana”! No wonder? Early...
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- Nov 23, 2022
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Pilgrims enjoy a three-day Thanksgiving feast
On or around this day in 1621, the Pilgrims enjoy a three-day feast! They are grateful for their harvest after a long, hard first year in...
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- Nov 11, 2022
- 2 min
This Day in History: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
On this day in 1921, an unidentified soldier from World War I was interred in a Tomb—the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. President Warren...
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- Nov 10, 2022
- 3 min
This Day in History: USMC War Memorial
On this day in 1954, the United States Marine Corps celebrates its birthday—and it dedicates a new War Memorial. That Memorial is easily...
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- Aug 10, 2022
- 3 min
This Day in History: “Old Glory” gets its name
On (maybe) this day in 1831, a sea captain from Massachusetts names his American flag “Old Glory.” The name that Captain William Driver...
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- Jul 22, 2022
- 2 min
This Day in History: “America the Beautiful”
On this day in 1893, a professor stands atop Pikes Peak in Colorado. She is struck by the beauty around her and is inspired to write a...
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- Jul 7, 2022
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Hoover Dam
On this day in 1930, the Secretary of the Interior issues an order: Construction on the Boulder Dam should commence immediately! Today,...
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