taraApr 33 minThis Day in History: Walter Wetzel’s “unhesitating sacrifice”On this day in 1945, a United States soldier throws himself on two grenades, saving the lives of those around him. Pfc. Walter C. Wetzel...
taraApr 33 minThis Day in History: The Pony ExpressOn this day in 1860, the Pony Express begins its first run. The long ride from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California, would be...
taraApr 23 minThe Federalist Papers: No. 77On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 77 is published. Publius wraps up his discussion of the executive power. It’s the last paper...
taraApr 13 minThis Day in History: Richard Antrim outwits his Japanese captorsOn or around this day in 1942, a Navy lieutenant intervenes to keep a Japanese guard from beating an American prisoner of war to death....