This Day in History: John Quincy Adams versus Andrew Jackson
If you think this election year is crazy, then you should also hear what happened in 1824! That election was a four-way race: John...
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- Jul 9
- 3 min
This Day in History: Zachary Taylor's short presidency
On this day in 1850, President Zachary Taylor passes away, just 16 months into his presidential term. His unexpectedly short time in...
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- Jul 5
- 3 min
This Day in History: The tragic death of Calvin Coolidge’s son
On this day in 1924, President Calvin and First Lady Grace Coolidge tend to their son at Walter Reed Army hospital. Their teenaged son...
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- Jun 22
- 3 min
This Day in History: Teddy Roosevelt & chaos in 1912
On this day in 1912, ex-President Theodore Roosevelt storms out of the Republican Party convention. Perhaps you know that Roosevelt...
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- Jun 12
- 3 min
This Day in History: George H.W. Bush in World War II
On this day in 1924, George H.W. Bush is born. You know him as the 41st President of the United States, but do you know about his...
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- May 16
- 3 min
This Day in History: Andrew Johnson's impeachment
On this day in 1868, votes are taken in President Andrew Johnson’s impeachment trial. Thirty-five Senators voted to convict, one vote shy...
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- Mar 7
- 3 min
This Day in History: A love story of the Revolution
On this day in 1777, future President John Adams writes three letters to his wife, Abigail Adams. The partnership and marriage between...
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- Feb 16
- 3 min
This Day in History: George Washington's Call to Service
On this day in 1789, George Washington receives a letter from his friend Henry Knox. The two had been awaiting the outcome of our...
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- Jan 31
- 3 min
This Day in History: Washington’s Birthday a federal holiday
On this day in 1879, Congress makes George Washington’s birthday a holiday. As far as the federal government is concerned, there is no...
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- Jan 25
- 2 min
This Day in History: First Live Televised Press Conference
On this day in 1961, John F. Kennedy becomes the first United States President to give a live, televised press conference. Modern...
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- Jan 4
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This Day in History: Thomas Jefferson's Mammoth Cheese
On this day in 1802, Thomas Jefferson makes a $200 payment for a surprising reason. Do you know about the “mammoth cheese” that he...
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- Dec 14, 2023
- 3 min
This Day in History: George Washington passes away
On this day in 1799, President George Washington passes away. He was living in retirement at Mount Vernon at the time. The importance of...
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- Nov 29, 2023
- 1 min
This Day in History: Jefferson on Government
On this day in 1802, Jefferson writes a letter. “If we can but prevent the government from wasting the labours of the people,” he wrote,...
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- Nov 8, 2023
- 3 min
This Day in History: John Quincy Adams's dangerous voyage
On this day in 1779, a 12-year-old John Quincy Adams prepares to make a dangerous Atlantic crossing with his father, John Adams. “This...
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- Sep 6, 2023
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This Day in History: President William McKinley is shot
On this day in 1901, President William McKinley is shot by a gunman. He would pass away eight days later. The McKinleys were then...
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- Aug 8, 2023
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This Day in History: Gerald Ford pardons Richard Nixon
On this day in 1974, President Richard Nixon announces his resignation from office. He’d been facing impeachment and possible criminal...
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- Aug 2, 2023
- 3 min
This Day in History: “I do not choose to run for president”
On this day in 1927, Calvin Coolidge declines to run for re-election as President. His statement to the press was simple: “I do not...
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- Jun 2, 2023
- 3 min
This Day in History: Grover Cleveland Weds
On this day in 1886, President Grover Cleveland marries Frances Folsom. The wedding would prove to be the first and only time that a...
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- Jun 1, 2023
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This Day in History: John Adams & King George III
On this day in 1785, King George III receives a minister from the newly independent American colonies. That minister was none other than...
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- Apr 28, 2023
- 3 min
This Day in History: James Monroe’s birthday
On this day in 1758, future President James Monroe is born. Did you know that Monroe was a participant in George Washington’s famous...
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