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This Day in History: Richard Pittman's bravery in Vietnam
On this day in 1945, a hero is born. Richard Pittman would go on to become a United States Marine and a recipient of the Medal of Honor....
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May 263 min read
This Day in History: Arlington National Cemetery
On this day in 1861, the U.S. Army occupies General Robert E. Lee’s property at Arlington. The move would ultimately lead to the creation...
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May 243 min read
This Day in History: Van T. Barfoot versus three German tanks
On this day in 1944, a soldier engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Colonel Van T. Barfoot has been called “[o]ne...
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May 233 min read
This Day in History: Martha Washington passes away
On this day in 1802, Martha Washington passes away. Her family mourned her passing, but Martha herself was ready to go. She would finally...
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May 223 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 84
At about this time in 1788, Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. Publius) writes Federalist Paper No. 84. His essay would later appear in a bound...
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May 213 min read
This Day in History: USS Scorpion
On this day in 1968, a nuclear submarine in the United States Navy makes her last contact with an American base. She would soon go...
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May 213 min read
This Day in History: Operation Drumbeat
On this day in 1942, an American passenger-cargo ship travels from Guatemala to New Orleans. No one could then know it, but Heredia ...
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May 164 min read
This Day in History: Charles Kettles's helicopter rescue
On this day in 1967, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Charles Kettles was the son of a man who’d...
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May 153 min read
This Day in History: Jim McCloughan's bravery in Vietnam
On this day in 1969, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. James “Jim” McCloughan didn’t expect to be a war...
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May 144 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 83
At about this time in 1788, Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. Publius) writes Federalist Paper No. 83. His essay would later appear in a bound...
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May 133 min read
This Day in History: Staff Sergeant Reckless, the horse who was a U.S. Marine
On this day in 1968, Staff Sergeant Reckless passes away. This particular United States Marine was a horse. Yes, you read that right. The...
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May 133 min read
This Day in History: Charles "Snake" Hosking's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1924, a hero is born. Charles “Snake” Hosking, Jr. would go on to become a Green Beret, earning the Medal of Honor while...
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May 123 min read
This Day in History: "Join, or Die"
On this day in 1754, Benjamin Franklin’s Pennsylvania Gazette publishes a political cartoon that you might recognize. It depicted a...
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May 93 min read
This Day in History: Escapades of John Paul Jones
On this day in 1778, American naval hero John Paul Jones writes a “Chivalrous Letter” to the Countess of Selkirk. Or so it has been...
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May 83 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 82
At about this time in 1788, Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. Publius) writes Federalist Paper No. 82. His essay would later appear in a bound...
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May 73 min read
This Day in History: Last German U-boat in American waters
On this day in 1945, Americans destroy a German submarine near Point Judith, Rhode Island. That submarine, U-853, had torpedoed an...
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May 73 min read
This Day in History: The Hindenburg
On this day in 1937, the Hindenburg catches fire and crashes in New Jersey. Somewhat ironically, the airship was then celebrating the one...
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May 63 min read
This Day in History: Edward Byers, Jr. & his Medal of Honor
On this day in 1979, a hero is born. Edward C. Byers would go on to become a corpsman, then a Navy SEAL—and, finally, a recipient of the...
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May 43 min read
This Day in History: George Washington, the Baptists, & religious freedom
During this month in 1789, Washington responds to a letter from the United Baptist Churches of Virginia. These Baptists were worried: Was...
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May 22 min read
This Day in History: Plot to Steal Lincoln's body
On this day in 1865, Abraham Lincoln’s body is transported to a cemetery in Springfield, Illinois. Did you know that an attempt was later...
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May 13 min read
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