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This Day in History: Purple Heart Day
On this day in 1782, General George Washington created a military award that would be the predecessor for the Purple Heart. Washington’s...
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Aug 7, 20242 min read
This Day in History: Betsy Ross
At about this time in 1776, Betsy Ross works as a seamstress and an upholsterer. At least according to legend, she would make the first...
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Jun 27, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Battle of Monmouth
On this day in 1778, George Washington prepares to strike the British near Monmouth Court House in New Jersey. The conflict that followed...
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Jun 26, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Washington refuses the title of “King.” Again.
On this day in 1782, George Washington responds to a shocking suggestion. Should ex-soldiers form a new state on the frontier? And should...
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May 22, 20243 min read
This Day in History: George Washington’s inaugural ball
On this day in 1789, the first inaugural ball is held. It wasn’t quite what we think of as a presidential ball, but it was a celebration,...
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May 7, 20242 min read
This Day in History: George Washington's Call to Service
On this day in 1789, George Washington receives a letter from his friend Henry Knox. The two had been awaiting the outcome of our...
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Feb 16, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Washington’s Birthday a federal holiday
On this day in 1879, Congress makes George Washington’s birthday a holiday. As far as the federal government is concerned, there is no...
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Jan 31, 20243 min read
This Day in History: George Washington's only trip abroad
On this day in 1752, George Washington returns home from a trip to Barbados. That four-month trip would prove to be the one and only time...
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Jan 30, 20243 min read
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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Dec 14, 20233 min read
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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Nov 23, 20231 min read
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 26, 20231 min read
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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Oct 2, 20232 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: 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: 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: 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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Feb 10, 20232 min read
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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Nov 4, 20223 min read
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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Sep 6, 20223 min read
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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Aug 25, 20223 min read
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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Jul 3, 20223 min read
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