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This Day in History: The controversial Jefferson Memorial
On this day in 1939, a cornerstone is laid for the Jefferson Memorial. Statues of America’s third President have become controversial in...
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Nov 16, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The Statue of Liberty is dedicated
On this day in 1886, the Statue of Liberty is dedicated by President Grover Cleveland. It was then called Statue of Liberty Enlightening...
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Oct 28, 20212 min read
This Day in History: Sarah Josepha Hale, the “Mother of Thanksgiving”
On this day in 1788, the “Mother of Thanksgiving” is born. Sarah Josepha Hale wore many hats during her lifetime. She was a writer and a...
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Oct 24, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The first celebration of Columbus Day
On this day in 1492, Christopher Columbus lands in the New World. Exactly 300 years later, New York City would hold the first Columbus...
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Oct 12, 20213 min read
This 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...
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Sep 30, 20213 min read
This 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...
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Aug 20, 20212 min read
This Day in History: The surprising origins of Groundhog Day
On this day in 1887, the first Groundhog Day is celebrated in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The celebration seems so solidly American,...
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Feb 2, 20213 min read
This 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...
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Apr 2, 20192 min read
This Day in History: Washington, D.C., the Washington Monument, & the political firestorms they crea
On this day in 1790, the United States capital moves from New York City to Philadelphia. Exactly 94 years later, the capstone is placed...
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Dec 6, 20173 min read
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