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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 15, 20253 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 14, 20254 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 13, 20253 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 13, 20253 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 12, 20253 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 9, 20253 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 8, 20253 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 7, 20253 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 7, 20253 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 6, 20253 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 4, 20253 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 2, 20252 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 1, 20253 min read
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 30, 20253 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 29, 20253 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 28, 20253 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 28, 20253 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 24, 20252 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 24, 20254 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 23, 20253 min read
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