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    This Day in History: James Rivington, Patriot Spy or Loyalist?
    tara
    • Apr 13
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: James Rivington, Patriot Spy or Loyalist?

    On this day in 1775, a mob hangs James Rivington in effigy. A few weeks later, they attacked his home and office. But were they insulting...
    This Day in History: Agent 355 & the Culper Spy Ring
    tara
    • Oct 9, 2021
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Agent 355 & the Culper Spy Ring

    On or around this day in 1780, a female agent in one of Washington’s spy rings may have been arrested. Can you believe that this woman...
    This Day in History: James Armistead, slave turned American spy
    tara
    • Dec 10, 2020
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: James Armistead, slave turned American spy

    On this day in 1748, James Armistead is born. He began life as a slave, but he would become an important spy during the American...
    This Day in History: Covert operations & the American Revolution
    tara
    • Nov 29, 2020
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: Covert operations & the American Revolution

    On this day in 1775, Americans take an important step in their fight against Great Britain: The Continental Congress establishes the...
    This Day in History: Nathan Hale, spy for George Washington
    tara
    • Sep 22, 2020
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Nathan Hale, spy for George Washington

    On this day in 1776, an American Patriot is executed by the British. Nathan Hale’s reported final words were brave and memorable. Maybe...
    This Day in History: A Quaker woman overhears British soldiers plotting an attack
    tara
    • Dec 3, 2019
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: A Quaker woman overhears British soldiers plotting an attack

    On this day in 1777, a Quaker woman overhears British soldiers plotting an attack on George Washington’s army. She decides to act! Lydia...
    This Day in History: The guy who spied on Benjamin Franklin
    tara
    • Mar 26, 2019
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: The guy who spied on Benjamin Franklin

    On this day in 1777, Dr. Edward Bancroft embarks on a journey to France. He plans to work as a spy! Bancroft would work directly with...
    This Day in History: Former Vice President Aaron Burr is arrested for treason
    tara
    • Feb 19, 2019
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Former Vice President Aaron Burr is arrested for treason

    On this day in 1807, former Vice President Aaron Burr is arrested for treason. Less than three years earlier, he had killed Alexander...
    This Day in History: John André hanged for working with Benedict Arnold
    tara
    • Sep 30, 2018
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: John André hanged for working with Benedict Arnold

    On this day in 1780, the head of the British Secret Intelligence, John André, writes a letter to British General Sir Henry Clinton. André...
    This Day in History: Washington discovers Benedict Arnold’s betrayal
    tara
    • Sep 26, 2018
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Washington discovers Benedict Arnold’s betrayal

    On this day in 1780, George Washington discovers Benedict Arnold’s treachery. “Arnold has betrayed us!” he reportedly lamented. “Whom can...
    This Day in History: Benedict Arnold’s treachery exposed
    tara
    • Sep 25, 2018
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Benedict Arnold’s treachery exposed

    On this day in 1780, British Major John André writes a letter to George Washington. He’d been caught with incriminating papers in his...
    This Day in History: The beginning of the end for Benedict Arnold
    tara
    • Sep 22, 2018
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: The beginning of the end for Benedict Arnold

    On this day in 1780, Benedict Arnold secretly meets with British Major John André. His act of treason has become notorious. In fact, to...
    This Day in History: Rose O’Neal Greenhow, Confederate Spy
    tara
    • Aug 23, 2018
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Rose O’Neal Greenhow, Confederate Spy

    On this day in 1861, Confederate spy Rose O’Neal Greenhow is placed under house arrest. When the Civil War began, Greenhow was a widow...

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