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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 22, 20252 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 22, 20253 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 19, 20253 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 18, 20253 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 17, 20253 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 16, 20252 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 16, 20254 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 15, 20253 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 14, 20253 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 12, 20253 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 10, 20253 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 10, 20253 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 9, 20253 min read
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 8, 20253 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 7, 20253 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 5, 20253 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 4, 20252 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 3, 20253 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 2, 20253 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 2, 20253 min read
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