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This Day in History: The "first hero" of WWII
On this day in 1941, a U.S. Army Air Forces Captain takes to the skies. The United States had just been attacked, first at Pearl Harbor,...
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Dec 10, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Medals of Honor at Guadalcanal
On this day in 1942, two heroes receive the Medal of Honor. Rear Admirals Daniel Callaghan and Norman Scott might have been the first to...
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Dec 9, 20243 min read
This Day in History: The Siege of Bexar
On this day in 1835, Texians begin an assault on Mexican forces in San Antonio. Mere days later, Mexican General Martin Perfecto de Cos...
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Dec 5, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Victory at Rugeley’s Mills
On this day in 1780, Patriot forces win a victory against South Carolina Loyalists at Rugeley’s Mills. The officer leading the Patriot...
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Dec 4, 20242 min read
This Day in History: Delaware, The First State
On this day in 1787, Delaware begins ratification debates on the United States Constitution. Mere days later, it would ratify that...
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Dec 3, 20242 min read
This Day in History: Captain Harl Pease's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1942, a United States Army Air Corps captain is awarded a Medal of Honor. Captain Harl Pease’s bravery during an attack on...
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Dec 2, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Corporal Hiroshi Miyamura's bravery in Korea
On this day in 2022, a Medal of Honor recipient passes away. Corporal Hiroshi “Hershey” Miyamura was a second-generation Japanese...
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Nov 29, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Robert Livingston, little-known Founder
On this day in 1746, a future Patriot is born. Robert Livingston’s name is one that most Americans don’t recognize, but perhaps they...
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Nov 27, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Ralph Puckett, Army Ranger
On this day in 1950, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Ralph Puckett, Jr. has been called “[o]ne of...
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Nov 25, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Mary Babnik Brown’s unusual WWII contribution
On this day in 1907, an American heroine is born. Why, exactly, did Mary Babnik Brown become a hero? The details are uncertain, but one...
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Nov 22, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Pennsylvania’s stormy debate over the Constitution
On this day in 1787, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania begins ratification debates on the United States Constitution . You might imagine a...
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Nov 21, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Battle of Blackstock's
On this day in 1780, a motley band of American militia defeat the much-loathed Banastre “Bloody Ban” Tarleton at the Battle of...
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Nov 20, 20243 min read
This Day in History: The Gettysburg Address
On this day in 1863, Abraham Lincoln delivers his famous Gettysburg address. Did you know that no one knows exactly where he gave the...
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Nov 19, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Sammy L. Davis's heroism
On this day in 1967, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Sammy L. Davis has been called the “real Forrest...
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Nov 18, 20243 min read
This Day in History: The Battle of Fort Washington
On this day in 1776, the British demand that Patriots at Fort Washington surrender. Perhaps they thought Americans were discouraged and...
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Nov 15, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Charles Carroll, Signer of the Declaration
On this day in 1832, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. Charles Carroll of Carrollton was the last living signatory...
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Nov 14, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Elizabeth Cady Stanton
On this day in 1815, Elizabeth Cady is born into a prominent family in Johnstown, New York. She would go on to become a well-known...
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Nov 12, 20243 min read
This Day in History: The “Yorkie Doodle Dandy” of WWII
On this day in 2005, a memorial is dedicated for Smoky, the “Yorkie Doodle Dandy” of World War II. Smoky was a little Yorkshire Terrier...
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Nov 11, 20243 min read
This Day in History: USMC War Memorial
On this day in 1954, the United States Marine Corps celebrates its birthday—and it dedicates a new War Memorial. That Memorial is easily...
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Nov 10, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Alwyn Cashe's sacrifice
On this day in 2005, a hero succumbs to his injuries. Sergeant First Class Alwyn C. Cashe had saved several of his fellow soldiers from a...
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Nov 8, 20243 min read
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