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This Day in History: Victory at Trenton
On this day in 1776, General George Washington wins the Battle of Trenton. 1776 had been a difficult year. The victory provided a...
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Dec 26, 20242 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 27
On this day in 1787, Federalist Paper No. 27 is published. The Federalist Papers are a collection of essays that were published in New...
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Dec 25, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Thomas McGuire, WWII Ace
On this day in 1944, one of America’s flying Aces engages in a multi-day action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Major Thomas B....
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Dec 25, 20243 min read
This Day in History: George Washington crosses the Delaware
On this day in 1776, General George Washington makes a harrowing trip across the Delaware River, in the dead of night. The tremendous...
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Dec 25, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Apollo 8's Christmas at the moon
On this day in 1968, astronauts aboard Apollo 8 send a Christmas Eve broadcast. They were then orbiting the moon, famously seeing the...
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Dec 24, 20242 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 26
On this day in 1787, Federalist Paper No. 26 is published. The Federalist Papers are a collection of essays that were published in New...
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Dec 22, 20242 min read
The Federalist Papers No. 25
On this day in 1787, Federalist Paper No. 25 is published. The Federalist Papers are a collection of essays that were published in New...
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Dec 21, 20243 min read
This Day in History: The Flying Tigers of World War II
On this day in 1941, the Flying Tigers see combat for the first time. The unit formally known as the First American Volunteer Group would...
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Dec 20, 20243 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 24
On this day in 1787, Federalist Paper No. 24 is published. The Federalist Papers are a collection of essays that were published in New...
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Dec 19, 20242 min read
This Day in History: Valley Forge
On this day in 1777, George Washington’s army marches into Valley Forge. The army would stay there for a long winter encampment. When you...
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Dec 19, 20242 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 23
On this day in 1787, Federalist Paper No. 23 is published. The Federalist Papers are a collection of essays that were published in New...
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Dec 18, 20242 min read
This Day in History: Vernon Baker's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1919, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. Vernon Baker was lucky to survive his World War II experience. He...
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Dec 17, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Charles Murray's bravery in France
On this day in 1944, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Would you believe that Charles Murray’s...
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Dec 16, 20243 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 22
On this day in 1787, Federalist Paper No. 22 is published. The Federalist Papers are a collection of essays that were published in New...
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Dec 14, 20242 min read
This Day in History: Paul Revere’s (not-so-famous) ride
On this day in 1774, Paul Revere makes a furious ride to warn colonists that the “British are coming!” Okay, so it wasn’t that ride....
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Dec 13, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Francis Vigo, Revolutionary War Hero
On or around this day in 1747, a little-known American hero is born in Italy. Francis Vigo was a Revolutionary War spy and financier who...
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Dec 13, 20243 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 21
On this day in 1787, Federalist Paper No. 21 is published. The Federalist Papers are a collection of essays that were published in New...
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Dec 12, 20242 min read
This Day in History: Hero dogs of 9-11
On this day in 1996, a Labrador Retriever is born. That little dog, Salty, would become a guide dog, leading his blind owner from the...
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Dec 12, 20243 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 20
On this day in 1787, Federalist Paper No. 20 is published. The Federalist Papers are a collection of essays that were published in New...
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Dec 11, 20242 min read
This Day in History: The Battle of Matson’s Ford
On this day in 1777, the British engage the Continental Army in the Battle of Matson’s Ford. The engagement occurred just as the...
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Dec 11, 20242 min read
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