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This Day in History: Abraham Lincoln's "right makes might" speech
On this day in 1860, Abraham Lincoln gives a speech that would propel him toward the presidency. He wasn’t yet the well-known figure that...
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Feb 273 min read
This Day in History: Ronald Reagan's Birthday
On this day in 1911, Ronald Wilson Reagan is born. Much could be said about the man who went on to become our 40th President, of course,...
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Feb 63 min read
This Day in History: Abraham Lincoln elected President of the United States
On this day in 1860, Abraham Lincoln is elected President of the United States. Such an achievement must have seemed impossible during...
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Nov 6, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Martha Jefferson
On this day in 1748, Martha Wayles, future wife of Thomas Jefferson, is born. Martha “Patty” Wayles Skelton Jefferson is a bit of a...
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Oct 30, 20243 min read
This Day in History: The Trumans' Love Story
On this day in 1982, Bess Truman passes away. Much could be said and written about the former First Lady and her husband, of course, but...
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Oct 18, 20244 min read
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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Aug 14, 20242 min read
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 9, 20243 min read
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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Jul 5, 20243 min read
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 22, 20243 min read
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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Jun 12, 20243 min read
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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May 16, 20243 min read
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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Mar 7, 20243 min read
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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Feb 16, 20243 min read
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 31, 20243 min read
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 25, 20242 min read
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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Jan 4, 20243 min read
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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Dec 14, 20233 min read
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 29, 20231 min read
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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Nov 8, 20233 min read
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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Sep 6, 20233 min read
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