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This Day in History: The Articles of Confederation, effectively the first American Constitution
On this day in 1781, the Articles of Confederation are finally ratified by the American colonies. These Articles were effectively our...
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Mar 1, 20193 min read
This Day in History: The Battle of Cowan’s Ford & the incident at Torrence’s Tavern
On this day in 1781, Americans lose the Battle of Cowan’s Ford. They also suffer a devastating incident at nearby Torrence’s Tavern. It...
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Feb 1, 20192 min read
This Day in History: The Legend of Molly Pitcher
On this day in 1832, Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley, one of the patriotic women behind the folk hero “Molly Pitcher,” dies in Pennsylvania....
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Jan 23, 20192 min read
This Day in History: British Royal Governor James Wright is arrested
On this day in 1776, British Royal Governor James Wright is arrested by American colonists. The British were surely shocked. Wright had...
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Jan 18, 20193 min read
This Day in History: Folk hero Anna Warner “Mother” Bailey passes away
On this day in 1851, folk hero Anna Warner “Mother” Bailey passes away. She is known for two acts of bravery and patriotism, the first of...
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Jan 10, 20193 min read
This Day in History: Benedict Arnold invades Richmond
On this day in 1781, Benedict Arnold invades Richmond, Virginia. Only months before, he had been an American officer. Now he was a...
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Jan 5, 20193 min read
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 23, 20183 min read
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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Oct 14, 20182 min read
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 22, 20183 min read
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 16, 20183 min read
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 8, 20183 min read
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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Sep 1, 20182 min read
This Day in History: The Last Battle of the American Revolution — in Kentucky?!
On this day in 1782, the Battle of Blue Licks is fought. The conflict occurred exactly 10 months after Cornwallis surrendered to George...
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Aug 19, 20182 min read
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...
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Apr 29, 20183 min read
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...
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Jun 2, 20172 min read
This Day in History: George Washington goes to bat for his chaplains
On this day in 1776, General George Washington notifies his troops of a new policy regarding chaplains’ pay. He’d set out to get better...
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Feb 7, 20172 min read
This Day in History: An Escape from Fort Independence
On this day in 1777, Major General William Heath retreats from Fort Independence. His decision ends a failed mission to harass and...
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Jan 29, 20173 min read
This Day in History: George Washington squashes anti-Catholic demonstrations
On this day in 1775, Washington issues a stern rebuke to his soldiers. They were planning to celebrate an anti-Catholic holiday known as...
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Nov 5, 20162 min read
This Day in History: The Royalton Raid in Vermont
On this day in 1780, the Royalton Raid takes place in present-day Vermont. The raid was conducted by just under 300 Indians operating...
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Oct 16, 20163 min read
This Day in History: An American retreat paves the way for victory
On this day in 1777, a group of retreating Americans arrives at Fort Edward. The prior two days had been tough! They’d fought multiple...
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Jul 8, 20163 min read
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