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: Naval hero John Paul Jones pens an apology
This Day in History: A Revolutionary War heroine dresses as a man so she can fight
This Day in History: The last battle of the American Revolution…. in Arkansas?
This Day in History: The failed attempt to kidnap General George Washington
This Day in History: The Affair at Young’s House ends badly for Patriot forces
This Day in History: American militia win the Battle of Millstone
This Day in History: Benjamin Rush, the only medical doctor to sign the Declaration
This Day in History: The British lose a foothold in the South as Norfolk burns
This Day in History: James Wilkinson, the “other” Benedict Arnold
This Day in History: Francis Hopkinson, Signer of the Declaration & Designer of the Stars and Stripe
This Day in History: Americans drive the British out of South Carolina
This Day in History: The British capture Henry Laurens, emissary to the Netherlands
This Day in History: The first ships in “Washington’s Navy”
This Day in History: Rachel Silverthorn makes a daring ride
This Day in History: George Washington creates the Purple Heart (sort of)
This Day in History: The British attempt to recruit a traitor
This Day in History: A nearly forgotten “rabble-rouser” & Revolutionary War hero
This Day in History: Virginia takes a stand against Great Britain
This Day in History: The Liberty Affair throws John Hancock into the spotlight
This Day in History: The British win the Battle of the Saintes