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    This Day in History: A Widow Sacrifices Her Home for the Patriot Cause
    tara
    • May 12
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: A Widow Sacrifices Her Home for the Patriot Cause

    On this day in 1781, a female hero makes a little-known sacrifice for the Patriot cause. A widow, Rebecca Motte, gave Brigadier General...
    This Day in History: Grace "Tugboat Annie" Lally
    tara
    • Apr 26
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Grace "Tugboat Annie" Lally

    On this day in 1897, a heroine is born. Grace “Tugboat Annie” Lally would serve as a nurse in both World Wars, but she is perhaps best...
    This Day in History: Harriet Quimby, the woman who inspired Amelia Earhart
    tara
    • Apr 16
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Harriet Quimby, the woman who inspired Amelia Earhart

    On this day in 1912, Harriet Quimby becomes the first woman to fly across the English Channel. Perhaps she’s the most famous female...
    This Day in History: Tiny Broadwick, aviation pioneer
    tara
    • Apr 8
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Tiny Broadwick, aviation pioneer

    On this day in 1893, a future aviation heroine is born. Georgia “Tiny” Broadwick has been called the “First Lady of Parachuting.” Tiny...
    This Day in History: The first Navy flight nurse
    tara
    • Apr 7
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: The first Navy flight nurse

    On this day in 1945, a flight nurse lands at Okinawa. Jane Louise “Candy” Kendeigh had already made history just one month earlier when...
    This Day in History: Elsie Ott, U.S. Air Medal recipient
    tara
    • Mar 26
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Elsie Ott, U.S. Air Medal recipient

    On this day in 1943, Second Lieutenant Elsie Ott becomes the first woman to receive the U.S. Air Medal. She’d performed an invaluable...
    This Day in History: Elizabeth Burgin, unsung Revolutionary War heroine
    tara
    • Mar 12
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Elizabeth Burgin, unsung Revolutionary War heroine

    On this day in 1776, a public notice appears in Baltimore, Maryland. It beseeches the help of “our humane ladies” in the American cause....
    This Day in History: Ann Bernatitus, Navy Nurse
    tara
    • Mar 3
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Ann Bernatitus, Navy Nurse

    On this day in 2003, Ann Agnes Bernatitus passes away. She is remembered for being the first person in the United States Navy to receive...
    This Day in History: WWII Heroine Cornelia Fort
    tara
    • Feb 5
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: WWII Heroine Cornelia Fort

    On this day in 1919, Cornelia Fort is born. She would become one of the most accomplished female pilots to serve during World War II. Did...
    This Day in History: Marine Corps Women's Reserve
    tara
    • Jan 29
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Marine Corps Women's Reserve

    On this day in 1943, Mrs. Ruth C. Streeter is commissioned as a Major in the United States Marine Corps. She would serve as the first...
    This Day in History: "Ten Days in a Mad-House"
    tara
    • Jan 27
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: "Ten Days in a Mad-House"

    On this day in 1922, Nellie Bly passes away. The plucky journalist had been much loved for her pioneering work as an investigative...
    This Day in History: The Nurses of Pearl Harbor
    tara
    • Jan 20
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: The Nurses of Pearl Harbor

    On this day in 1987, a World War II heroine passes away. Annie Fox is best known for her service at Pearl Harbor during the Japanese...
    This Day in History: The Girl Who Saved the Revolution
    tara
    • Dec 5, 2021
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: The Girl Who Saved the Revolution

    On this day in 1764, a heroine is born in Virginia. Susanna Bolling would go on to perform a little-known feat that helped George...
    This Day in History: Regina Benson, WWII nurse
    tara
    • Oct 27, 2021
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: Regina Benson, WWII nurse

    On this day in 2020, former Army nurse Regina Benson is honored with the Angel of Honor Award at the 14th annual Angels of the...
    This Day in History: WWII Pilot Gertrude Tompkins
    tara
    • Oct 26, 2021
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: WWII Pilot Gertrude Tompkins

    On this day in 1944, an elite American female pilot climbs into a P-51D Mustang fighter. Gertrude Tompkins Silver was tasked with...
    This Day in History: A little-known Founding Mother, Esther de Berdt Reed
    tara
    • Oct 22, 2021
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: A little-known Founding Mother, Esther de Berdt Reed

    On this day in 1746, Esther de Berdt Reed is born. Some say that she worked so hard to support the Revolution that she literally worked...
    This Day in History: Aviation pioneer Jerrie Mock
    tara
    • Oct 1, 2021
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Aviation pioneer Jerrie Mock

    On this day in 2014, aviation pioneer Geraldine “Jerrie” Mock passes away. She is best known for her 1964 solo trip around the world—the...
    This Day in History: Kate Barry, the “heroine of Cowpens”
    tara
    • Sep 29, 2021
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Kate Barry, the “heroine of Cowpens”

    On this day in 1823, a little-known heroine of the American Revolution passes away. Kate Barry has been described as the “heroine of...
    This Day in History: The Van Buren Sisters' amazing ride
    tara
    • Sep 8, 2021
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: The Van Buren Sisters' amazing ride

    On this day in 1916, two women conclude a remarkable motorcycle ride across the United States. The Van Buren sisters had undertaken the...
    This Day in History: Elizebeth Friedman, WWII codebreaker
    tara
    • Aug 26, 2021
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Elizebeth Friedman, WWII codebreaker

    On this day in 1892, the future Elizebeth Friedman is born. Elizebeth would go on to become an expert codebreaker, even cracking Nazi and...
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