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This Day in History: Thomas Jefferson & the Louisiana Purchase
On this day in 1803, American and French delegates sign the Louisiana Purchase Treaty. The U.S. Senate would soon approve that document,...
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Apr 303 min read
This Day in History: Dachau liberated
On this day in 1945, the 42nd and 45th Infantry Divisions liberate Dachau. The notorious concentration camp had then been in existence...
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Apr 293 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 81
At about this time in 1788, Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. Publius) writes Federalist Paper No. 81. His essay would later appear in a bound...
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Apr 283 min read
This Day in History: The Ballad of Rodger Young
On this day in 1918, a hero is born. Rodger Young wasn’t the type of guy who was “supposed” to be a military hero. After all, he was only...
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Apr 283 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 80
At about this time in 1788, Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. Publius) writes Federalist Paper No. 80. His essay would later appear in a bound...
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Apr 242 min read
This Day in History: The Experiment with Permanent DST
On this day in 1974, the United States experiments with permanent Daylight Saving Time. An energy crisis had prompted Congress to “spring...
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Apr 244 min read
This Day in History: Wilburn K. Ross's One-Man Stand
On this day in 1945, a hero receives the Medal of Honor. Wilburn K. Ross had engaged in a virtual one-man battle against German forces...
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Apr 233 min read
This Day in History: Happy Powder House Day!
On this day in 1775, Benedict Arnold and his company of foot guards demand the keys to the New Haven powder house. They’d heard about the...
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Apr 222 min read
This Day in History: Joe Hayashi and “the Purple Heart Battalion”
On this day in 1945, a U.S. Army soldier participates in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Joe Hayashi’s mom and stepdad...
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Apr 223 min read
This Day in History: The “Shot Heard Round the World”
On this day in 1775, the “shot heard round the world” occurs at Lexington Green! It had been mere hours since Paul Revere ended his...
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Apr 183 min read
This Day in History: Paul Revere makes his famous ride
On this day in 1775, Paul Revere makes his famous ride. I am so sorry to tell you that he did not really yell “the British are coming!”...
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Apr 173 min read
This Day in History: The Doolittle Raiders avenge Pearl Harbor
On this day in 1942, renowned aviator Lt. Colonel James “Jimmy” Doolittle prepares for his famous Doolittle Raid. Americans would not let...
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Apr 163 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 79
At about this time in 1788, Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. Publius) writes Federalist Paper No. 79. His essay would later appear in a bound...
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Apr 162 min read
This Day in History: Apollo 16
On this day in 1972, Apollo 16 launches from Cape Canaveral. The astronauts aboard would soon become the fifth NASA crew to successfully...
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Apr 154 min read
This Day in History: Navy Cross Recipient Norman Vandivier
On this day in 1942, a hero is promoted. Norman Francis Vandivier would go on to receive a Navy Cross for his bravery at the Battle of...
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Apr 153 min read
This Day in History: Rudy Hernandez's bravery in Korea
On this day in 1931, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. Rodolfo “Rudy” Hernandez was perhaps an unlikely hero? He was the son of...
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Apr 143 min read
This Day in History: Delta Flight 1080
On this day in 1977, Delta flight 1080 nearly ends in tragedy. Fortunately, former Marine Captain Jack McMahan was at the controls: His...
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Apr 123 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 78
At about this time in 1788, Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. Publius) writes Federalist Paper No. 78. His essay would appear in a bound volume...
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Apr 103 min read
This Day in History: The Titanic
On this day in 1912, RMS Titanic departs on its maiden voyage from Southhampton to New York. That trip famously ended when the ship hit...
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Apr 103 min read
This Day in History: The Mercury Seven
On this day in 1959, NASA announces the names of its first astronauts. The “Mercury Seven” were an elite group, selected only after an...
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Apr 93 min read
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