This Day in History: Robert Livingston, little-known (but critical) Founder
On this day in 1746, a future Patriot is born. Robert Livingston’s name is one that most Americans don’t recognize, but perhaps they...
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- Nov 23, 2018
- 3 min
This Day in History: Edward Rutledge, youngest signer of the Declaration
On this day in 1749, a future signer of the Declaration of Independence is born. Edward Rutledge would be the youngest person to affix...
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- Nov 21, 2018
- 3 min
This Day in History: The (almost) forgotten Charleston Tea Party
On this day in 1774, the South Carolina Gazette reports on the so-called Charleston Tea Party. You’ve heard of the Boston Tea Party, of...
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- Nov 20, 2018
- 2 min
This Day in History: Americans defeat the much-loathed Bloody Banastre Tarleton
On this day in 1780, American Patriots win a notable victory against the British: A motley band of militia defeated the much-loathed...
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- Nov 12, 2018
- 3 min
This Day in History: John Adams makes a dangerous voyage with his young son
On this day in 1779, a 12-year-old John Quincy Adams prepares to make a dangerous Atlantic crossing with his father, John Adams. “This...
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- Oct 23, 2018
- 2 min
This Day in History: The failed British attack on Fort Mifflin
On this day in 1777, the British try to drive Americans away from Fort Mifflin. They failed. Americans held their own against six British...
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- Oct 14, 2018
- 2 min
This Day in History: The little-known Battle of Shallow Ford
On this day in 1780, a band of Loyalists are defeated at the lesser-known Battle of Shallow Ford. It was the second Patriot victory...
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- Sep 29, 2018
- 3 min
This Day in History: John André hanged for working with Benedict Arnold
On this day in 1780, the head of the British Secret Intelligence, John André, writes a letter to British General Sir Henry Clinton. André...
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- Sep 25, 2018
- 3 min
This Day in History: Washington discovers Benedict Arnold’s betrayal
On this day in 1780, George Washington discovers Benedict Arnold’s treachery. “Arnold has betrayed us!” he reportedly lamented. “Whom can...
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- Sep 24, 2018
- 3 min
This Day in History: Benedict Arnold’s treachery exposed
On this day in 1780, British Major John André writes a letter to George Washington. He’d been caught with incriminating papers in his...
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- Sep 22, 2018
- 3 min
This Day in History: “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country”
On this day in 1776, an American Patriot is executed by the British. Nathan Hale’s reported final words were brave and memorable. Maybe...
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- Sep 21, 2018
- 3 min
This Day in History: The beginning of the end for Benedict Arnold
On this day in 1780, Benedict Arnold secretly meets with British Major John André. His act of treason has become notorious. In fact, to...
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- Sep 20, 2018
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Great New York Fire of 1776
On this day in 1776, New York City burns. Did George Washington set the fire on purpose? The British thought so. General William Howe...
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- Sep 16, 2018
- 3 min
This Day in History: George Washington’s close call at the Battle of the Clouds
On this day in 1777, George Washington’s army fights the Battle of the Clouds. Did divine intervention save the army from disaster? Some...
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- Sep 11, 2018
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Battle of Brandywine
On this day in 1777, George Washington’s army loses the Battle of Brandywine, but the soldiers left the defeat in good spirits. They’d...
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- Sep 8, 2018
- 3 min
This Day in History: A mysterious death in George Washington’s army
On this day in 1780, George Washington loses a trusted senior officer. Allegedly, Brigadier General Enoch Poor died because of a sudden...
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- Sep 4, 2018
- 2 min
This Day in History: The Swamp Fox outwits Loyalists at Blue Savannah
On this day in 1780, Francis Marion wins a victory against Loyalist forces at the Battle of Blue Savannah. Marion later came to be known...
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- Sep 1, 2018
- 2 min
This Day in History: King George III rejects the Olive Branch Petition
On this day in 1775, King George III formally receives an Olive Branch petition from the American colonies. The Olive Branch Petition had...
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- Aug 30, 2018
- 2 min
This Day in History: The odd duel between Christopher Gadsden and Robert Howe
On this day in 1778, Brigadier General Christopher Gadsden and Major General Robert Howe engage in a duel. Perhaps you remember Gadsden...
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- Aug 21, 2018
- 2 min
This Day in History: Revolutionary war villain “Bloody Ban” Tarleton
On this day in 1754, future British Lt. General Banastre Tarleton is born in Liverpool. During the American Revolution, he came to be...
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