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This Day in History: Elbridge Gerry, Signer of the Declaration
On this day in 1744, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is born. Elbridge Gerry was nothing if not a determined Patriot. “If...
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Jul 17, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Two Marines and their Medals of Honor
On this day in 1966, two Marines are involved in an action that would ultimately earn them Medals of Honor. The men were then serving...
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Jul 15, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Robert L. Howard and his Medal of Honor
On this day in 1939, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. Robert L. Howard would become one of the most highly decorated veterans...
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Jul 11, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Salem Poor, Revolutionary War hero
On this day in 1769, a slave named Salem Poor purchases his freedom. He would go on to also fight for American freedom during the...
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Jul 10, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Zachary Taylor's short presidency
On this day in 1850, President Zachary Taylor passes away, just 16 months into his presidential term. His unexpectedly short time in...
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Jul 9, 20243 min read
This Day in History: The tragic death of Calvin Coolidge’s son
On this day in 1924, President Calvin and First Lady Grace Coolidge tend to their son at Walter Reed Army hospital. Their teenaged son...
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Jul 5, 20243 min read
Medal of Honor Monday: Jimmie Monteith
On this day in 1917, a hero is born. Jimmie W. Monteith Jr. was among those brave Americans who stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day....
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Jul 1, 20243 min read
Getting History Right
By Tara Ross & Joseph C. Smith. Jr. In George Orwell’s 1984, Winston Smith works as a bureaucrat in Oceania’s Ministry of Truth. His job...
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Jun 28, 20248 min read
This Day in History: Betsy Ross
At about this time in 1776, Betsy Ross works as a seamstress and an upholsterer. At least according to legend, she would make the first...
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Jun 27, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Battle of Monmouth
On this day in 1778, George Washington prepares to strike the British near Monmouth Court House in New Jersey. The conflict that followed...
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Jun 26, 20243 min read
This Day in History: FDR Pushes the Limits of the Constitution
On this day in 1938, Franklin D. Roosevelt signs a law setting a federal minimum wage. The bill was the culmination of months of work:...
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Jun 25, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Pedro Cano, WWII Hero
On this day in 1952, a World War II hero is tragically killed in a car crash. It’s been said that Pedro Cano “seemingly was an...
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Jun 24, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Teddy Roosevelt & chaos in 1912
On this day in 1912, ex-President Theodore Roosevelt storms out of the Republican Party convention. Perhaps you know that Roosevelt...
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Jun 22, 20243 min read
This Day in History: The Japanese attack Oregon
On this day in 1942, a Japanese submarine launches an attack on a fort in Oregon. Wait. What? A fort in Oregon, far away from so many...
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Jun 21, 20242 min read
This Day in History: Jared Monti's bravery in Afghanistan
On this day in 2006, a team of Americans comes under attack. Jared C. Monti was among these men. He was known for his toughness, his...
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Jun 21, 20243 min read
This Day in History: The origins of Juneteenth
On this day in 1865, slaves in Galveston, Texas, learn that they are free. The anniversary of today’s events has come to be known as...
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Jun 19, 20243 min read
This Day in History: The War of 1812, the “forgotten” war
On this day in 1812, President James Madison signs a declaration of war against the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. His...
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Jun 18, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Happy Flag Day!
Happy Flag Day! Did you know that today’s holiday would not exist but for the actions of a 19-year old schoolteacher from Wisconsin? In...
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Jun 14, 20242 min read
This Day in History: The Carlisle Commission
On this day in 1778, the Continental Congress receives peace overtures from the so-called Carlisle Commission. Let’s just say that the...
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Jun 13, 20243 min read
This Day in History: George H.W. Bush in World War II
On this day in 1924, George H.W. Bush is born. You know him as the 41st President of the United States, but do you know about his...
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Jun 12, 20243 min read
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