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This Day in History: Bernardo de Gálvez, Spanish Governor — and American hero!
On this day in 1746, a future Spanish Governor and supporter of the Patriot cause is born in Malaga, Spain. You probably don’t know his...
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Jul 23, 20232 min read
This Day in History: The Penobscot Expedition
On this day in 1779, a fleet of American ships sails north from Boston towards Maine. The so-called Penobscot Expedition would end in...
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Jul 19, 20233 min read
This Day in History: American naval hero John Paul Jones
On this day in 1792, American naval hero John Paul Jones dies in Paris. He has been called one of the founders of the American Navy. Of...
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Jul 18, 20233 min read
This Day in History: George Washington rebukes the British
On this day in 1776, George Washington refuses to accept a letter from British Admiral Richard Howe. The admiral and his brother, General...
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Jul 13, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Declaration on Taking up Arms
On this day in 1775, the Continental Congress approves a Declaration on the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms. Wait. Congressional...
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Jul 6, 20232 min read
This Day in History: Unsung hero at the Boston Tea Party
On this day in 1777, one of the organizers of the Boston Tea Party passes away. You’ve probably never heard of Dr. Thomas Young. He was...
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Jun 24, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Washington appointed Commander-in-Chief
On this day in 1775, George Washington was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. That army had been created only one day...
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Jun 15, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Anna Maria Lane, a “common soldier” of the American Revolution
On this day in 1810, an American patriot passes away. You’ve probably never heard of Anna Maria Lane, a woman who served as a “common...
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Jun 13, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Thomas Paine passes away
On this day in 1809, Thomas Paine passes away. Paine is best known as the author of Common Sense, a pamphlet that advocated for...
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Jun 8, 20233 min read
This Day in History: George Wythe, Signer of the Declaration
On this day in 1806, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. The circumstances surrounding George Wythe’s death were a...
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Jun 8, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Nathan Hale, spy for George Washington
On this day in 1755, an American Patriot is born. He is unfortunately best known for his death, just 21 years later. Nathan Hale’s...
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Jun 7, 20233 min read
This Day in History: John Adams & King George III
On this day in 1785, King George III receives a minister from the newly independent American colonies. That minister was none other than...
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Jun 1, 20233 min read
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...
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May 31, 20233 min read
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...
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May 24, 20232 min read
This Day in History: Benedict Arnold & the first USS Enterprise
On this day in 1775, Benedict Arnold sets his sights on Fort St. John’s, near the Canadian border. He would soon launch an attack on the...
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May 16, 20233 min read
This Day in History: The Second Continental Congress
On this day in 1775, delegates from the American colonies convene in a Continental Congress. It was badly needed. Armed conflict between...
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May 11, 20233 min read
This Day in History: George Ross, Signer of the Declaration
On this day in 1730, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is born. If you’ve heard a story about George Ross, it probably wasn’t...
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May 10, 20232 min read
This Day in History: Rhode Island declares independence
On this day in 1776, Rhode Island renounces its allegiance to King George III. The state’s action came a full two months before the...
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May 4, 20232 min read
This Day in History: James Monroe’s birthday
On this day in 1758, future President James Monroe is born. Did you know that Monroe was a participant in George Washington’s famous...
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Apr 28, 20233 min read
This Day in History: The Women of Pepperell
On or around this day in 1775, a group of women from Massachusetts capture suspected Tories. These women weren’t going to sit around...
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Apr 20, 20233 min read
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