This Day in History: A lesser-known Signer of the Declaration
On this day in 1936, the North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program erects its very first marker. Any guesses as to what person or...
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- Jan 4
- 3 min
This Day in History: Benjamin Rush, the only medical doctor to sign the Declaration
On this day in 1746, Benjamin Rush is born. He’s another of those Founders that most modern Americans don’t know too much about . . . but...
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- Dec 1, 2022
- 2 min
This Day in History: Oliver Wolcott, signer of the Declaration
On this day in 1797, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. You might be surprised to hear that this signer—Oliver...
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- Sep 21, 2022
- 2 min
This Day in History: Francis Hopkinson, Signer of the Declaration
On this day in 1737, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is born in Philadelphia. This signer, Francis Hopkinson, made unique...
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- Mar 29, 2022
- 2 min
This Day in History: George Taylor, Signer of the Declaration
On or around this day in 1716, a signer of the Declaration of Independence was born. Or maybe his birthday wasn’t in March after all....
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- Mar 1, 2022
- 3 min
This Day in History: Samuel Chase, the only Supreme Court Justice to be impeached
On this day in 1805, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Chase’s impeachment trial comes to an end. He is acquitted of all charges. Chase...
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- Jan 14, 2022
- 3 min
This Day in History: William Whipple, signer of the Declaration of Independence
On this day in 1730, William Whipple, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, is born in modern-day Kittery, Maine. Whipple would...
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- Nov 7, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: The "non-signers" of the Constitution
On this day in 1819, a delegate to the Constitutional Convention passes away. Caleb Strong of Massachusetts attended the Convention, but...
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- Aug 2, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Declaration of Independence is signed
On this day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence is signed. If you’re surprised to hear that it wasn’t signed on July 4, then you’re...
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- Apr 1, 2021
- 2 min
This Day in History: John Morton, Signer of the Declaration
On or around this day in 1777, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. Pennsylvania’s nickname, “the Keystone State,”...
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- Mar 11, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Robert Treat Paine, nearly forgotten Founder
On this day in 1731, a future signer of the Declaration of Independence is born. Robert Treat Paine is another nearly forgotten Founder...
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- Mar 7, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: “My hand trembles, but my heart does not!”
On this day in 1707, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is born. Maybe you remember seeing Stephen Hopkins's shaky signature on...
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- Feb 18, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: The longest living signer of the Declaration of Independence
On this day in 1776, future President John Adams writes a letter about the man who would ultimately become the last living signatory of...
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- Jan 23, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: The pacifist who signed the Declaration
On this day in 1730, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is born in Princeton, New Jersey. Joseph Hewes was born in a Quaker...
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- Oct 4, 2020
- 2 min
This Day in History: A Signer of the Declaration dies of a broken heart
On this day in 1787, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. It’s been said that Thomas Stone died of a broken heart....
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- Sep 10, 2020
- 3 min
This Day in History: A Signer of the Declaration with a lot to lose
On this day in 1736, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is born in Virginia. Carter Braxton was a wealthy and influential man...
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- Jul 28, 2020
- 2 min
This Day in History: A Signer of the Declaration, in prison
On this day in 1746, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is born in South Carolina. The patriotic song “God Save our Thirteen...
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- Jun 17, 2020
- 3 min
This Day in History: William Hooper, Signer of the Declaration
On this day in 1742, a future signer of the Declaration of Independence is born in Boston. William Hooper signed the Declaration less...
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- May 19, 2020
- 2 min
This Day in History: Josiah Bartlett, Signer of the Declaration of Independence
On this day in 1795, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. In the modern-day show “West Wing,” President Josiah...
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- Apr 26, 2020
- 3 min
This Day in History: Esek & Stephen Hopkins, two brothers who served the Patriot cause
On this day in 1718, Esek Hopkins is born. He would become the first Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Navy. But Esek wasn’t the only...
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