TDIH: The Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation
On this day in 1862, Abraham Lincoln issues a preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. You’ve heard of the official Emancipation...
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- May 30
- 3 min
This Day in History: The origins of Memorial Day, shrouded in mystery
On this day in 1971, Memorial Day is observed on a new date. If you don’t know much about the history of this weekend’s holiday, then you...
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- May 24
- 3 min
This Day in History: Arlington National Cemetery
On this day in 1861, the U.S. Army occupies General Robert E. Lee’s property at Arlington. The move would ultimately lead to the creation...
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- Apr 12
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Civil War begins
On this day in 1861, the first shot of the Civil War is fired. Was this moment inevitable? Not everyone thought so. Tensions had long...
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- Feb 17
- 3 min
This Day in History: A Confederate sub sinks USS Housatonic
On this day in 1864, a Confederate submarine torpedoes and sinks USS Housatonic. The H.L. Hunley changed naval warfare forever. It was...
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- Dec 10, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Sherman’s March to the Sea
On this day in 1864, General William Tecumseh Sherman’s notorious “March to the Sea” would reach the outskirts of Savannah, Georgia....
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- Nov 19, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Gettysburg Address
On this day in 1863, Abraham Lincoln delivers his famous Gettysburg address. Did you know that no one knows exactly where he gave the...
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- Jul 1, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: The three-day Battle of Gettysburg
On this day in 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg begins. Our nation should have been celebrating its 87th birthday that week. Instead, we...
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- Jun 19, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: The origins of Juneteenth
On this day in 1865, slaves in Galveston, Texas, learn that they are free. The anniversary of today’s events has come to be known as...
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- May 18, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Lincoln nominated
On this day in 1860, the Republican Party nominates Abraham Lincoln for President. The Party was then brand new! It had been born from...
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- May 4, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Abraham Lincoln’s burial — and an attempt to kidnap his body
On this day in 1865, Abraham Lincoln is buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois. Did you know that an attempt was later...
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- Apr 27, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Sultana, a Titanic-sized disaster, barely noticed
On this day in 1865, the SS Sultana explodes as it steams north up the Mississippi River. The loss was the biggest maritime disaster in...
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- Apr 15, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: The assassination of Abraham Lincoln
On this day in 1865, Abraham Lincoln passes away. Did you know that he was shot on Good Friday? He passed away the day before Easter....
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- Feb 17, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: The fall of Fort Donelson
On this day in 1862, the New York Times reports on an early Civil War battle. “This city is wild with excitement and rejoicing,” the...
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- Sep 15, 2020
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Battle of Antietam & the Emancipation Proclamation
On this day in 1862, Confederate General Robert E. Lee decides to make a stand! His decision would lead to the bloody Battle of Antietam....
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- Feb 27, 2020
- 3 min
This Day in History: Abraham Lincoln's "right makes might" speech
On this day in 1860, Abraham Lincoln gives a speech that would propel him toward the presidency. He wasn’t yet the well-known figure that...
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- Jan 26, 2020
- 3 min
This Day in History: Future First Lady Julia Dent Grant is born
On this day in 1826, future First Lady Julia Dent Grant is born. Her love story with Ulysses S. Grant is not well known, but “they shared...
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- Dec 31, 2019
- 3 min
This Day in History: West Virginia’s controversial admission into the Union
On this day in 1862, Abraham Lincoln signs a bill admitting West Virginia into the Union. At the time, some questioned whether West...
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- Aug 30, 2019
- 3 min
This Day in History: Confederates win the Second Battle of Bull Run
On this day in 1862, Confederate forces win the Second Battle of Bull Run. The two-day battle would prove to be one of the bloodier battles
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- May 21, 2019
- 3 min
This Day in History: Clara Barton founds the American Red Cross
On this day in 1881, the American Association of the Red Cross is founded by Clara Barton. She must have been one determined lady. She...