taraJul 222 minThis Day in History: The inspiration for “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 po...
taraJun 142 minThis 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 o...
taraApr 42 minThis Day in History: The Star-Spangled Banner is redesignedOn this day in 1818, President James Monroe signs an act that redesigns the U.S. flag. That act established our current rule: The flag alw...
taraSep 30, 20193 minThis Day in History: How did the National Anthem come to be played at sporting events?On this day in 1939, a football game is televised for the first time. The nation was not yet in the habit of playing the Star-Spangled Ba...
taraAug 21, 20192 minThis Day in History: The origins of “E Pluribus Unum”On this day in 1776, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin propose “E Pluribus Unum” as a national motto to be used on the ...
taraAug 11, 20193 minThis Day in History: “Old Glory” gets its nameOn (maybe) this day in 1831, a sea captain from Massachusetts names his American flag “Old Glory.” The name that Captain William Driver g...
taraJul 5, 20193 minThis Day in History: Betsy Ross’s sacrifices for the American causeAt about this time in 1776, Betsy Ross works as a seamstress and an upholsterer. At least according to legend, she would make the first A...
taraJun 21, 20192 minThis Day in History: The origins of the Great Seal of the United StatesOn this day in 1782, the Confederation Congress adopts the Great Seal of the United States. The seal was nearly 6 years in the making! Co...
taraApr 2, 20192 minThis Day in History: What if the U.S. never had paper money?On this day in 1792, the Coinage Act creates the U.S. Mint and provides for the construction of a new building in Philadelphia. That buil...
taraNov 11, 20181 minThis Day in History: The Tomb of the Unknown SoldierOn this day in 1921, an unidentified soldier from World War I was interred in a Tomb—the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. President Warren Ha...
taraSep 1, 20183 minThis Day in History: The origins of the Flag CodeOn or around this day in 1942, the United States Congress considers amendments to the United States Flag Code. Did you know that the firs...
taraJul 31, 20182 minThis Day in History: The probable inspiration for Uncle SamOn this day in 1854, the man who was the probable inspiration for Uncle Sam passes away during a cholera epidemic. Did you know that ther...
taraDec 6, 20173 minThis Day in History: Washington, D.C., the Washington Monument, & the political firestorms they creaOn this day in 1790, the United States capital moves from New York City to Philadelphia. Exactly 94 years later, the capstone is placed o...
taraNov 18, 20173 minThis Day in History: The origins of the Battle Hymn of the RepublicOn or around this day in 1861, Julia Ward Howe is inspired to write the Battle Hymn of the Republic. Did you know that this much-loved pa...
taraNov 15, 20172 minThis Day in History: The controversy surrounding the Jefferson MemorialOn this day in 1939, a cornerstone is laid for the Jefferson Memorial. Statues of America’s third President have become controversial in ...
taraNov 1, 20172 minThis Day in History: Mount Rushmore is completed!On this day in 1941, Mount Rushmore is declared complete. Did you know that the famous presidential monument was partly inspired by a sim...
taraMay 18, 20172 minThis Day in History: “In God We Trust” restored to U.S. coinsOn this day in 1908, Teddy Roosevelt signs an act restoring the motto “In God We Trust” to certain U.S. coins. His decision to sign this ...
taraOct 28, 20162 minThis Day in History: The Statue of Liberty is dedicatedOn this day in 1886, the Statue of Liberty was dedicated by President Grover Cleveland. It was then called Statue of Liberty Enlightening...
