This Day in History: Julia Tyler, our “Lovely Lady Presidentress”
On this day in 1820, future First Lady Julia Gardiner Tyler was born. She married the President in a secret wedding! It’s hard to imagine...
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- Apr 24, 2022
- 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...
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- Apr 15, 2022
- 3 min
This Day in History: Booth's plot against Seward
On this day in 1865, Abraham Lincoln passes away. He’d been shot by an assassin the night before. You know many details of what happened...
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- Apr 10, 2022
- 2 min
This Day in History: Andrew Jackson captured
On this day in 1781, future President Andrew Jackson is captured by the British. He was only 14 years old. His older brother Robert was...
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- Mar 31, 2022
- 3 min
This Day in History: A love story of the Revolution
On this day in 1777, future President John Adams writes to his wife, Abigail Adams. “I never was more desirous of hearing frequently from...
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- Mar 16, 2022
- 3 min
This Day in History: The United States Military Academy at West Point is founded
On this day in 1802, the United States Military Academy at West Point is founded. The academy has trained some of America’s greatest...
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- Mar 4, 2022
- 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...
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- Feb 13, 2022
- 2 min
This Day in History: John Adams on the American Revolution
On this day in 1818, President John Adams reflects back on the American Revolution. Was the real Revolution to be found in the battles...
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- Feb 2, 2022
- 3 min
This Day in History: William Taft's ambitious wife
On this day in 1930, William Taft resigns his position as Chief Justice of the United States. He remains the only person to serve both on...
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- Jan 31, 2022
- 3 min
This Day in History: Washington’s Birthday (not President’s Day) established
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 21, 2022
- 2 min
This Day in History: "History is a Journey"
On this day in 1985, Ronald Reagan is publicly inaugurated for the second time. Today's story is a simple one, but perhaps it's also a...
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- Jan 12, 2022
- 3 min
This Day in History: (Almost) First Lady Ellen Arthur
On this day in 1880, the wife of a future President passes away. Ellen Arthur would have been one of our First Ladies, if only she’d...
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- Jan 7, 2022
- 3 min
This Day in History: First Lady Jane Pierce's heartbreak
On this day in 1853, a train carrying President-elect Franklin Pierce and his family derails just outside Andover, Massachusetts. One...
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- Jan 5, 2022
- 2 min
This Day in History: “Silent Cal” passes away
On this day in 1933, President Calvin Coolidge passes away. He was a man known for his dedication to the Constitution and his...
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- Nov 19, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: James Garfield, nearly forgotten President
On this day in 1831, future President James Garfield is born on a farm in Ohio. His childhood was spent helping his impoverished mother...
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- Nov 16, 2021
- 2 min
This Day in History: The controversial Jefferson Memorial
On this day in 1939, a cornerstone is laid for the Jefferson Memorial. Statues of America’s third President have become controversial in...
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- Nov 4, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: The unexpected wedding of Mary & Abraham Lincoln
On this day in 1842, Mary Todd marries Abraham Lincoln, giving almost no notice to her family. Her family was not exactly pleased with...
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- Oct 14, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Attempted Assassination of Teddy Roosevelt
On this day in 1912, Teddy Roosevelt is shot by a would-be assassin. By then, Roosevelt was a former President, but he was campaigning to...
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- Sep 22, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Abraham Lincoln nearly fights a duel
On this day in 1842, Abraham Lincoln nearly fights a duel. How on earth did “Honest Abe” manage to find himself in such a scrape? Lincoln...
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- Jul 7, 2021
- 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 lose their youngest son. The teenager had been under the care of...
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