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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 1, 20252 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 31, 20254 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 28, 20252 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 27, 20253 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 26, 20253 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 25, 20253 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 24, 20254 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 21, 20253 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 20, 20253 min read
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 19, 20253 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 18, 20253 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 17, 20253 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 14, 20253 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 13, 20253 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 12, 20253 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 10, 20253 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 10, 20253 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 8, 20253 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 6, 20253 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 5, 20253 min read
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