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    This Day in History: Naval hero John Paul Jones pens an apology
    tara
    • May 8, 2018
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Naval hero John Paul Jones pens an apology

    On this day in 1778, American naval hero John Paul Jones writes a “Chivalrous Letter” to the Countess of Selkirk. Or so it has been...
    This Day in History: A Revolutionary War heroine dresses as a man so she can fight
    tara
    • Apr 29, 2018
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: A Revolutionary War heroine dresses as a man so she can fight

    On this day in 1827, American patriot Deborah Samson (or Sampson) dies at the age of 66. She is best known for disguising herself as a...
    This Day in History: The last battle of the American Revolution…. in Arkansas?
    tara
    • Apr 17, 2018
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: The last battle of the American Revolution…. in Arkansas?

    On this day in 1783, the last battle of the American Revolution occurs. No, it wasn’t at Yorktown. It wasn’t even in one of the original...
    This Day in History: The failed attempt to kidnap General George Washington
    tara
    • Feb 10, 2018
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: The failed attempt to kidnap General George Washington

    On this day in 1780, Lt. Gen. Wilhelm von Knyphausen and his men attempt to capture General George Washington. Did you know that there...
    This Day in History: The Affair at Young’s House ends badly for Patriot forces
    tara
    • Feb 2, 2018
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: The Affair at Young’s House ends badly for Patriot forces

    On this day in 1780, British troops begin marching toward a Patriot outpost. Their intent? Attack the Continental soldiers then stationed...
    This Day in History: American militia win the Battle of Millstone
    tara
    • Jan 20, 2018
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: American militia win the Battle of Millstone

    On this day in 1777, American militia win the Battle of Millstone. The engagement followed immediately in the wake of George Washington’s...
    This Day in History: Benjamin Rush, the only medical doctor to sign the Declaration
    tara
    • Jan 4, 2018
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Benjamin Rush, the only medical doctor to sign the Declaration

    On this day in 1746, Benjamin Rush is born. He’s another of those Founders that most modern Americans don’t know too much about . . . but...
    This Day in History: The British lose a foothold in the South as Norfolk burns
    tara
    • Dec 30, 2017
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: The British lose a foothold in the South as Norfolk burns

    On this day in 1775, a stand-off comes to a head in Norfolk, Virginia. American Patriots had been in control of the town for weeks;...
    This Day in History: James Wilkinson, the “other” Benedict Arnold
    tara
    • Dec 28, 2017
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: James Wilkinson, the “other” Benedict Arnold

    On this day in 1825, James Wilkinson dies in Mexico City. He has been called the “most notorious American traitor you’ve probably never...
    This Day in History: Francis Hopkinson, Signer of the Declaration & Designer of the Stars and Stripe
    tara
    • Sep 21, 2017
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: Francis Hopkinson, Signer of the Declaration & Designer of the Stars and Stripe

    On this day in 1737, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is born in Philadelphia. This signer, Francis Hopkinson, made unique...
    This Day in History: Americans drive the British out of South Carolina
    tara
    • Sep 8, 2017
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: Americans drive the British out of South Carolina

    On this day in 1781, the Battle of Eutaw Springs takes place. It would be the last major Revolutionary War battle fought south of...
    This Day in History: The British capture Henry Laurens, emissary to the Netherlands
    tara
    • Sep 3, 2017
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: The British capture Henry Laurens, emissary to the Netherlands

    On this day in 1780, the British capture Henry Laurens, an American emissary who was then traveling to negotiate a treaty with the...
    This Day in History: The first ships in “Washington’s Navy”
    tara
    • Sep 2, 2017
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: The first ships in “Washington’s Navy”

    On this day in 1775, George Washington directs Nicolson Broughton to take command of the first ship in Washington’s navy. Washington’s...
    This Day in History: Rachel Silverthorn makes a daring ride
    tara
    • Aug 8, 2017
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Rachel Silverthorn makes a daring ride

    On this day in 1778, Rachel Silverthorn makes a daring ride. Tradition has it that she volunteered for her mission when no man would! She...
    This Day in History: George Washington creates the Purple Heart (sort of)
    tara
    • Aug 7, 2017
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: George Washington creates the Purple Heart (sort of)

    On this day in 1782, General George Washington created a military award that would be the predecessor for the Purple Heart. Washington’s...
    This Day in History: The British attempt to recruit a traitor
    tara
    • Jun 2, 2017
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: The British attempt to recruit a traitor

    On this day in 1777, the British begin an attempt to turn an American officer, Major General John Sullivan, into a spy. They hoped to use...
    This Day in History: A nearly forgotten “rabble-rouser” & Revolutionary War hero
    tara
    • May 31, 2017
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: A nearly forgotten “rabble-rouser” & Revolutionary War hero

    On this day in 1800, Brigadier General John Lamb passes away. This Revolutionary War hero literally sacrificed years of his life (and...
    This Day in History: Virginia takes a stand against Great Britain
    tara
    • May 24, 2017
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: Virginia takes a stand against Great Britain

    On this day in 1774, the Virginia House of Burgesses takes a stand against Great Britain. The colonists were fed up! The British...
    This Day in History: The Liberty Affair throws John Hancock into the spotlight
    tara
    • May 9, 2017
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: The Liberty Affair throws John Hancock into the spotlight

    On this day in 1768, John Hancock’s merchant sloop, the Liberty, enters the Port of Boston. Little did the people of Boston know that...
    This Day in History: The British win the Battle of the Saintes
    tara
    • Apr 9, 2017
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: The British win the Battle of the Saintes

    On this day in 1782, the Battle of the Saintes begins. The battle was fought over the course of four days. Ultimately, the British...
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