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This Day in History: The 17th Amendment is ratified
On this day in 1913, the 17th Amendment is ratified. For the first time in American history, voters would be able to directly elect their...
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Apr 83 min read
This Day in History: Rodney Yano's sacrifice in Vietnam
On this day in 1970, a hero receives the Medal of Honor. Rodney J.T. Yano had enlisted in the Army while he was still in high school....
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Apr 73 min read
This Day in History: Michael Monsoor's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1981, a hero is born. Michael Monsoor would go on to serve as a Navy SEAL during the War on Terrorism. He would receive a...
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Apr 53 min read
This Day in History: Mary Draper, unsung heroine
On this day in 1719, an American heroine is born. No books would ever be written about this woman. She would never receive any awards or...
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Apr 42 min read
This Day in History: Evelyn "Sharpie" Sharp, aviator
On this day in 1944, a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots is tragically killed. Evelyn “Sharpie” Sharp has been called...
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Apr 33 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 77
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 77 is published. Publius wraps up his discussion of the executive power. It’s the last paper...
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Apr 23 min read
This Day in History: Jonita Bonham, heroic flight nurse
On this day in 1922, a heroine is born. Jonita Ruth Bonham would go on to become a nurse—and to serve in both World War II and Korea. She...
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Apr 13 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 76
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 76 is published. Publius is continuing down his punch list of presidential powers. This paper...
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Apr 12 min read
This Day in History: Brian Thacker's bravery in Vietnam
On this day in 1971, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Brian M. Thacker’s bravery came in Vietnam—a...
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Mar 314 min read
This Day in History: Plot to kidnap King George III's Son
On this day in 1782, General George Washington approves a plot to kidnap Prince William Henry, Son of King George III. Wait a minute....
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Mar 282 min read
This Day in History: Connecticut's Valley Forge
On this day in 1779, American soldiers leave Redding, Connecticut. They had just endured a long, harsh winter encampment, as part of...
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Mar 273 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 75
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 75 is published. Next up on Publius’s list of presidential powers? The treaty-making power. The...
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Mar 263 min read
This Day in History: Iwo Jima
On this day in 1945, United States Marines declare the island of Iwo Jima secure. “[W]ithout responsibility and discipline,” Lt. Gen....
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Mar 263 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 74
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 74 is published. The ever-organized Publius is still scrolling down his punch list of...
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Mar 252 min read
This Day in History: Happy Medal of Honor Day!
Happy Medal of Honor Day! On this day in 1991, Medal of Honor Day is observed for the first time. The holiday had been created in an...
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Mar 243 min read
This Day in History: William M. Bryant's Bravery in Vietnam
On this day in 1969, a hero engages in an action that would earn him a Medal of Honor. William Maud Bryant has been called “the epitome...
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Mar 244 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 73
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 73 is published. You may remember that essay 70 outlined several ingredients needed for an...
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Mar 212 min read
This Day in History: WWII Heroine Cornelia Fort
On this day in 1943, Cornelia Fort is tragically killed. She is best known as one of the most accomplished female pilots to serve during...
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Mar 213 min read
This Day in History: Staff Sgt Ysmael Villegas charges six enemy foxholes
On this day in 1945, a U.S. soldier charges not just one, but six enemy positions. Staff Sergeant Ysmael Villegas was then just one day...
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Mar 203 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 72
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 72 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) is still discussing the duration of...
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Mar 192 min read
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