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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 21, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Americans defend Fort Mifflin
On this day in 1777, Americans evacuate Fort Mifflin. These brave soldiers had held out against the British for several weeks, giving...
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Nov 15, 20233 min read
This Day in History: United States Marine Corps Birthday
Happy birthday to the United States Marine Corps! On this day in 1775, the Continental Congress passed a resolution requiring that “two...
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Nov 10, 20232 min read
This Day in History: John Quincy Adams's dangerous voyage
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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Nov 8, 20233 min read
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 23, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Edmund Pendleton, unsung hero
On this day in 1803, an unsung Revolutionary War hero passes away. This man was not inclined to support the American cause of...
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Oct 23, 20233 min read
This Day in History: British Surrender at Saratoga
On this day in 1777, British General John Burgoyne surrenders his army at Saratoga. It was an astounding American victory, and it changed...
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Oct 17, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Happy Birthday, U.S. Navy!
On this day in 1775, the Continental Congress passes a resolution establishing a naval force to help George Washington’s army. The...
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Oct 13, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Trumbull, “among the first of patriots”
On this day in 1710, future Connecticut Governor Jonathan Trumbull is born. He was a Patriot who spent most of his adult life in public...
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Oct 12, 20232 min read
This Day in History: The Battle of King’s Mountain
On this day in 1780, Patriot militia win a stunning victory against a band of Loyalists at the Battle of Kings Mountain. The “memorable...
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Oct 7, 20233 min read
This Day in History: The "other" Benedict Arnold
On this day in 1775, an accused Revolutionary War traitor is subjected to a court martial. A verdict was quickly reached, and George...
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Oct 4, 20233 min read
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 29, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Matthew Thornton, Signer of the Declaration
At about this time in 1776, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is selected to serve in the Continental Congress. He wouldn’t be...
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Sep 26, 20233 min read
This Day in History: “Arnold has betrayed us!”
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 25, 20233 min read
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 24, 20233 min read
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 21, 20233 min read
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 20, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Battle of Eutaw Springs
On this day in 1781, the Battle of Eutaw Springs is fought. It would be the last major Revolutionary War battle fought south of Virginia....
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Sep 8, 20232 min read
This Day in History: The first Continental Congress opens in prayer
On this day in 1774, the first Continental Congress convenes at Carpenters’ Hall in Philadelphia. Its goal was to coordinate a response...
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Sep 5, 20232 min read
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 30, 20232 min read
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