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    This Day in History: The origins of the Library of Congress
    tara
    • Apr 24
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: The origins of the Library of Congress

    On this day in 1800, President John Adams approves an appropriation of $5,000 to bring to the Capitol “such books as may be necessary for...
    This Day in History: The legend (and the truth) behind Johnny Appleseed
    tara
    • Mar 13
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: The legend (and the truth) behind Johnny Appleseed

    On or around this day in 1845, Johnny Appleseed passes away in Indiana. Of course, that wasn’t his real name. Johnny Appleseed’s real...
    This Day in History: Andrew Jackson’s raucous inauguration
    tara
    • Mar 4
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Andrew Jackson’s raucous inauguration

    On this day in 1829, Andrew Jackson is inaugurated for the first time. The event was a raucous affair that would surely never be allowed...
    This Day in History: USS Maine explodes at Havana
    tara
    • Feb 15
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: USS Maine explodes at Havana

    On this day in 1898, USS Maine explodes in Havana Harbor. To this day, no one knows exactly why the warship was destroyed. But at the...
    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 Statue of Liberty is dedicated
    tara
    • Oct 28, 2021
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: The Statue of Liberty is dedicated

    On this day in 1886, the Statue of Liberty is dedicated by President Grover Cleveland. It was then called Statue of Liberty Enlightening...
    This Day in History: The end of the Pony Express
    tara
    • Oct 24, 2021
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: The end of the Pony Express

    On this day in 1861, the first transcontinental telegraph is sent, bringing an end to the Pony Express. The task seemed impossible at...
    This Day in History: Thomas Jefferson & the Louisiana Purchase
    tara
    • Oct 20, 2021
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Thomas Jefferson & the Louisiana Purchase

    On this day in 1803, the United States Senate approves the Louisiana Purchase. Americans had just purchased an 827,000 square mile block...
    This Day in History: Seth Capron, American entrepreneur
    tara
    • Sep 23, 2021
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: Seth Capron, American entrepreneur

    On this day in 1762, Seth Capron is born in Attleboro, Massachusetts. He served as a soldier with George Washington, yet his most...
    This Day in History: Frederick Douglass, slavery, & the Constitution
    tara
    • Sep 4, 2021
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Frederick Douglass, slavery, & the Constitution

    On this day in 1838, Frederick Douglass makes his escape from slavery. He’d been a slave for about two decades, but that life was finally...
    This Day in History: Famous sharpshooter Annie Oakley is born
    tara
    • Aug 14, 2021
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Famous sharpshooter Annie Oakley is born

    On this day in 1860, the woman known as Annie Oakley is born. That wasn’t her real name, of course. The famous sharpshooter’s name at...
    This Day in History: The probable inspiration for Uncle Sam
    tara
    • Jul 31, 2021
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: The probable inspiration for Uncle Sam

    On this day in 1854, the man who was the probable inspiration for Uncle Sam passes away during a cholera epidemic. Did you know that...
    This Day in History: The origins of Juneteenth
    tara
    • Jun 19, 2021
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: The origins of Juneteenth

    On this day in 1865, slaves in Galveston, Texas, learn that they are free. The anniversary of today’s events has come to be known as...
    This Day in History: The fight for women's suffrage
    tara
    • Jun 18, 2021
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: The fight for women's suffrage

    On this day in 1873, Susan B. Anthony is convicted of casting an illegal vote. It was just one of the many milestones she would pass...
    This Day in History: Happy Flag Day!
    tara
    • Jun 14, 2021
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: Happy Flag Day!

    Happy Flag Day! Did you know that today’s holiday would not exist but for the actions of a 19-year old schoolteacher from Wisconsin? In...
    This Day in History: President John Tyler is nearly killed
    tara
    • Feb 28, 2021
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: President John Tyler is nearly killed

    On this day in 1844, President John Tyler is nearly killed in a cannon explosion. At that moment in our nation’s history, the explosion...
    This Day in History: The surprising origins of Groundhog Day
    tara
    • Feb 2, 2021
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: The surprising origins of Groundhog Day

    On this day in 1887, the first Groundhog Day is celebrated in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The celebration seems so solidly American,...
    This Day in History: The California Gold Rush
    tara
    • Jan 24, 2021
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: The California Gold Rush

    On this day in 1848, gold is discovered in the Sacramento Valley. It was the beginning of the California Gold Rush! The first person to...
    This Day in History: Puerto Rico becomes a part of the United States
    tara
    • Oct 18, 2020
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Puerto Rico becomes a part of the United States

    On this day in 1898, an American flag is raised over Puerto Rico. The island was no longer a Spanish possession. It was under the control...
    This Day in History: The Great Chicago Fire
    tara
    • Oct 10, 2020
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: The Great Chicago Fire

    On this day in 1871, the Great Chicago Fire is finally extinguished. The fire had killed 300 people and destroyed nearly 3.5 square miles...
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