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    This Day in History: “In God We Trust” restored to U.S. coins
    tara
    • May 18
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: “In God We Trust” restored to U.S. coins

    On this day in 1908, Theodore Roosevelt signs an act restoring the motto “In God We Trust” to certain U.S. coins. Interesting, because...
    This Day in History: Origins of the National Day of Prayer
    tara
    • May 5
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: Origins of the National Day of Prayer

    On this day in 1988, President Ronald Reagan signs a law designating the first Thursday in May as the National Day of Prayer. Of course,...
    This Month in History: Washington prepares for inauguration
    tara
    • Apr 1
    • 2 min

    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...
    This Day in History: George Washington squashes anti-Catholic demonstrations
    tara
    • 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...
    This Day in History: The first Thanksgiving Proclamation
    tara
    • Nov 27, 2020
    • 2 min

    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...
    This Day in History: The first Continental Congress opens in prayer
    tara
    • Sep 5, 2020
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: The first Continental Congress opens in prayer

    On this day in 1774, the first Continental Congress convenes at Carpenters’ Hall in Philadelphia. Its goal was to coordinate a response...
    This Day in History: George Washington’s memorable words to the Jewish people
    tara
    • Aug 18, 2020
    • 2 min

    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...
    This Day in History: “In God We Trust” becomes the national motto
    tara
    • Jul 30, 2020
    • 2 min

    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...
    This Day in History: George Washington, the Baptists, & religious freedom
    tara
    • May 1, 2020
    • 2 min

    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...
    This Day in History: Virginia takes a stand against Great Britain
    tara
    • May 24, 2017
    • 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...
    This Day in History: General George Washington vs. pacifist Quakers
    tara
    • Mar 20, 2017
    • 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 John Lacey. He wanted Lacey to prevent Quakers from...
    This Day in History: George Washington squashes anti-Catholic demonstrations
    tara
    • Nov 5, 2016
    • 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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