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This Day in History: Aviation pioneer Jerrie Mock
On this day in 1964, an aviation pioneer departs on a record-setting trip. Geraldine “Jerrie” Mock flew around the world—the first time a...
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Mar 183 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 71
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 71 is published. You may remember that the last paper outlined several ingredients needed for...
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Mar 182 min read
This Day in History: The Battle of Quinton’s Bridge
On this day in 1778, a contingent of New Jersey militia wins a victory at the Battle of Quinton’s Bridge. Well, sort of. The victory was...
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Mar 183 min read
This Day in History: WWI Hero John Joseph Kelly
At about this time in 1919, a hero receives the Medal of Honor. Actually, he didn’t earn just one Medal, he earned two for the same...
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Mar 173 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 70
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 70 was published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) begins a more detailed examination of...
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Mar 153 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 69
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 69 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) begins his discussion of the “real...
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Mar 143 min read
This Day in History: The Lost Apollo missions
On this day in 1934, Eugene “Gene” Cernan is born. He would go on to become a pilot, an astronaut, and the 11th person to step foot on...
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Mar 143 min read
This Day in History: Dogs for Defense
On this day in 1942, the United States Army begins a new military effort: Dogs for Defense. Did you know that some Americans offered...
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Mar 133 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 68
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 68 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) defends the Constitution’s unique...
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Mar 123 min read
This Day in History: Elizabeth Burgin, Revolutionary War heroine
On this day in 1776, a public notice appears in Baltimore, Maryland. It beseeches the help of “our humane ladies” in the American cause....
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Mar 123 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 67
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 67 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) turns his attention to the...
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Mar 102 min read
This Day in History: Gene Atkins's heroism at Luzon
On this day in 1945, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Perhaps Thomas Eugene “Gene” Atkins was an...
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Mar 103 min read
This Day in History: Major Bernard Fisher saves a fellow pilot
On this day in 1966, an Air Force pilot puts his life on the line for his comrade-in-arms, another pilot who had been downed during a...
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Mar 103 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 66
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 66 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) continues his discussion of the...
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Mar 82 min read
This Day in History: Joe Ronnie Hooper, most decorated soldier in Vietnam
On this day in 1969, a hero receives the Medal of Honor. Joe Ronnie Hooper served in both the Army and the Navy, and he remains one of...
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Mar 73 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 65
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 65 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) discusses the Senate’s role in...
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Mar 72 min read
This Day in History: The Battle of the Alamo
On this day in 1836, the Battle of the Alamo is fought. Despite a valiant defense by the Texans (then called Texians), the Mexican Army...
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Mar 63 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 64
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 64 is published. John Jay returns as “Publius” for one final essay. He discusses the role of...
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Mar 53 min read
This Day in History: Ralph Johnson's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1968, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Ralph Henry Johnson had long wanted to be a...
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Mar 53 min read
This Day in History: George Wahlen at Iwo Jima
On this day in 1945, a Corpsman engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Pharmacist’s Mate Second Class George E....
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Mar 34 min read
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