This Day in History: Happy Thanksgiving!
At about this time in 1789, our country observes its first day of Thanksgiving and prayer. “[I]t is the duty of all Nations to...
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- Oct 26
- 1 min
This Day in History: George Washington dreads the presidency
On this day in 1788, George Washington writes a letter. He really did not want to be President. He did it anyway. What a guy. And what a...
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- Oct 2
- 2 min
This Day in History: The first Thanksgiving Proclamation
On this day in 1789, President George Washington issues his first Thanksgiving Proclamation. Congress had asked him to do so, and he...
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- Aug 29
- 3 min
This Day in History: Washington’s miraculous escape
On this day in 1776, George Washington and his troops make a miraculous escape across the East River and into Manhattan. The British...
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- Aug 22
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This Day in History: The British attack on Long Island
On this day in 1776, the British began an effort against General George Washington’s troops, then stationed in Brooklyn and Manhattan....
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- Jul 13
- 3 min
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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- Jun 15
- 3 min
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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- May 24
- 2 min
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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- Mar 21
- 3 min
This Day in History: General George Washington vs. pacifist Quakers
On this day in 1778, General George Washington writes a letter to Brigadier General Lachlan McIntosh . He was hoping to prevent Quakers...
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- Feb 10
- 2 min
This Day in History: The failed attempt to kidnap General George Washington
On this day in 1780, Lt. Gen. Wilhelm von Knyphausen and his men attempt to capture General George Washington. Did you know that there...
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- Dec 26, 2022
- 2 min
This Day in History: George Washington’s stunning victory at Trenton
On this day in 1776, General George Washington wins the Battle of Trenton. 1776 had been a difficult year. The victory provided a...
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- Dec 25, 2022
- 3 min
This Day in History: George Washington's Christmas trip across the Delaware
On this day in 1776, General George Washington makes a harrowing trip across the Delaware River, in the dead of night. The tremendous...
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- Dec 19, 2022
- 2 min
This Day in History: George Washington’s army marches into Valley Forge
On this day in 1777, George Washington’s army marches into Valley Forge. The army would stay there for a long winter encampment. When you...
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- Dec 14, 2022
- 3 min
This Day in History: George Washington passes away
On this day in 1799, President George Washington passes away. He was living in retirement at Mount Vernon at the time. The importance of...
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- Nov 4, 2022
- 3 min
This Day in History: George Washington faces mutiny
On this day in 1777, George Washington faces the possibility of mutiny. One of his officers had been working to undermine him—but now...
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- Sep 6, 2022
- 3 min
This Day in History: Marquis de Lafayette, adopted son of George Washington
On this day in 1757, a future Revolutionary War hero is born—in France! Do you know about the Marquis de Lafayette, the Frenchman who...
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- Aug 25, 2022
- 3 min
This Day in History: George Washington’s mother passes away
On this day in 1789, George Washington’s mother passes away from breast cancer. Did you ever wonder about his mother? Did the two get...
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- Jul 3, 2022
- 3 min
This Day in History: The only time George Washington surrendered
On this day in 1754, a young Colonel George Washington surrenders his “Fort Necessity” to the French. It was the only time he ever...
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- May 20, 2022
- 2 min
This Day in History: George Washington tries to retire
On this day in 1792, George Washington writes to James Madison. His first term was coming to a close, and he wanted to retire from public...
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- Apr 1, 2022
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This Month in History: Washington prepares for inauguration
During this month in 1789, George Washington receives many letters from civic groups, churches, and elected officials. He was mere days...
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