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This Day in History: A tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr
On this day in 1801, Alexander Hamilton writes a scathing letter about then-presidential candidate Aaron Burr. “[G]reat Ambition...
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Jan 16, 20203 min read
This Day in History: William McKinley, one of our lesser-known Presidents
On this day in 1843, William McKinley is born. He is one of those Presidents that you don’t hear too much about, perhaps in part because...
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Jan 29, 20193 min read
This Day in History: Senator John F. Kennedy weds Jacqueline Lee Bouvier
On this day in 1953, then-Senator John F. Kennedy weds Jacqueline Lee Bouvier. The newlyweds had so many wedding guests that it took them...
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Sep 12, 20183 min read
This Day in History: Richard Nixon claims “I am not a crook”
On this day in 1973, President Richard Nixon famously tells a room full of reporters: “I am not a crook.” The word “crook” fell harshly...
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Nov 17, 20172 min read
This Day in History: The History of Presidential Inaugurations
On this day in history, twelve United States Presidents have been inaugurated—and we will inaugurate yet another today. We didn’t used to...
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Jan 20, 20172 min read
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