This Day in History: George Washington, patron of aviation pioneers?
On this day in 1793, the first successful balloon flight is made from American soil. Did you know that President George Washington was in...
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- Dec 8, 2020
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This Day in History: George Washington’s escape across the Delaware
On this day in 1776, American forces complete an escape across the Delaware River. It was just the latest in a long string of retreats...
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- Nov 26, 2020
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This Day in History: The first Thanksgiving Proclamation
On this day in 1789, Americans celebrate their first Thanksgiving as a nation under the United States Constitution. President George...
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- Nov 13, 2020
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This Day in History: George Washington tours the new American nation
On this day in 1789, George Washington returns from his first presidential tour. Our first President thought it important to visit every...
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- Nov 5, 2020
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This Day in History: George Washington & his stepson
On this day in 1781, George Washington’s stepson passes away. It had been less than three weeks since Washington’s victory over British...
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- Sep 9, 2020
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This Day in History: George Washington’s changing views on slavery
On this day in 1786, George Washington writes a letter on a difficult topic. His views on slavery had been changing for many years....
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- Aug 18, 2020
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This Day in History: George Washington’s memorable words to the Jewish people
On this day in 1790, George Washington writes his famous letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island. He was then visiting...
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- Jul 30, 2020
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This Day in History: “In God We Trust” becomes the national motto
On this day in 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs a law making “In God We Trust” the national motto. His action came just two...
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- Jul 16, 2020
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This Day in History: George Washington chooses site for capital
On this day in 1790, George Washington signs a law designating an area near the Potomac River as America’s new national capital. The law...
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- May 16, 2020
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This Day in History: The Citizen Genêt Affair
On this day in 1793, members of George Washington’s cabinet send him memos regarding the so-called “Citizen Genêt Affair.” Have you ever...
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- May 1, 2020
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This Day in History: George Washington, the Baptists, & religious freedom
During this month in 1789, Washington responds to a letter from the United Baptist Churches of Virginia. These Baptists were worried: Was...
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- Apr 16, 2020
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This Day in History: George Washington accepts the call to serve as President
On this day in 1789, George Washington leaves Mount Vernon. He is headed to New York, where he would be inaugurated as the first...
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- Mar 28, 2020
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This Day in History: General George Washington approves a plot to kidnap Prince William Henry
On this day in 1782, General George Washington approves a plot to kidnap Prince William Henry, Son of King George III. Wait a minute....
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- Feb 18, 2020
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This Day in History: Washington's pleas from Valley Forge
On this day in 1778, George Washington writes several letters from his winter camp at Valley Forge. These letters reflected the many...
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- Jan 8, 2020
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This Day in History: George Washington’s State of the Union
On this day in 1790, George Washington delivers the very first State of the Union address. Did you know that Presidents are...
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- Jan 7, 2020
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This Day in History: America's first presidential election
On this day in 1789, the first presidential electors are selected. Just a few weeks later, the Electoral College would elect George...
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- Dec 29, 2019
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This Day in History: George Washington’s plea for help from Valley Forge
On this day in 1777, General George Washington writes a letter from Valley Forge. The army was struggling, and Washington pled for help....
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- Dec 24, 2019
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This Day in History: An American spy makes the victory at Trenton possible?
On or around this day in 1776, an American spy completes a task for George Washington. He conveys false information about the American...
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- Jun 28, 2019
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This Day in History: George Washington saves his army at Monmouth
On this day in 1778, George Washington saves his army from certain defeat at the Battle of Monmouth. That conflict had nearly ended in...
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- Jun 15, 2019
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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...