This Day in History: An early form of biological warfare?
On this day in 1775, Americans receive a report that the British were working to spread smallpox among their ranks. Was it an early form...
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- Nov 25, 2021
- 2 min
This Day in History: The British evacuate New York — at long last!
On this day in 1783, the British finally evacuate New York, which had been their headquarters during the American Revolution. Maybe you...
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- Nov 5, 2021
- 2 min
This Day in History: George Washington squashes anti-Catholic demonstrations
On this day in 1775, Washington issues a stern rebuke to his soldiers. They were planning to celebrate an anti-Catholic holiday known as...
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- Oct 23, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Tench Tilghman's midnight ride
On this day in 1781, George Washington’s aide-de-camp continues a multi-day ride from Yorktown to Philadelphia. You might know about Paul...
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- Sep 19, 2021
- 2 min
This Day in History: George Washington bids the nation farewell (again)
On this day in 1796, George Washington bids the nation farewell. He was retiring from the presidency and making his last exit from public...
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- Aug 29, 2021
- 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 24, 2021
- 2 min
This Day in History: Dolley Madison saves Washington’s portrait
On this day in 1814, First Lady Dolley Madison saves a full-length portrait of George Washington from British troops. She also saved some...
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- Aug 22, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: The British attack on Long Island
On this day in 1776, the British begin an effort against General George Washington’s troops, then stationed in Brooklyn and Manhattan....
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- Aug 12, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: George Washington, Charles Lee, & a court martial
On this day in 1778, General Charles Lee’s court martial ends with a guilty verdict. But who is Charles Lee? Well, it seems that if...
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- Jul 14, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: George Washington rebukes British Admiral Howe
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 9, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: A young George Washington becomes a hero in Virginia
On this day in 1755, a young George Washington becomes the “hero of the Monongahela.” Only one year earlier, h’d been given an early...
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- Jul 6, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Betsy Ross’s sacrifices for the American cause
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 10, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Army “deserter” who got a medal from George Washington
On this day in 1783, George Washington awards the badge of military merit to a man who remains mostly unknown today. Daniel Bissell was...
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- Jun 2, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Martha Washington: Famous, but “completely unknown”
On this day in 1731, future First Lady Martha Washington is born. History has relegated Martha to a simple label: George’s wife. What a...
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- May 22, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Martha Washington passes away
On this day in 1802, Martha Washington passes away. Her family mourned her passing, but Martha herself was ready to go. She would finally...
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- Apr 30, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: President George Washington is inaugurated
On this day in 1789, George Washington is inaugurated as the first President of the United States. The inauguration occurred in New York:...
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- Mar 31, 2021
- 2 min
This Day in History: The Daughter of Mount Vernon
On this day in 1779, Eleanor “Nelly” Parke Custis is born. She has been called the “Daughter of Mount Vernon,” because she was raised by...
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- Mar 13, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: George Washington is posthumously promoted
On this day in 1978, George Washington is posthumously promoted. It had been more than two centuries since the American Revolution began....
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- Feb 23, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Baron von Steuben arrives at Valley Forge
On this day in 1778, Baron von Steuben arrives at Valley Forge. His task? To better train and organize the soldiers in the American army....
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- Feb 4, 2021
- 2 min
This Day in History: George Washington is unanimously elected President
On this day in 1789, George Washington is unanimously elected President of the United States by the Electoral College. He would be...