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This Day in History: Esek Hopkins, First Commander of the Continental Navy
On this day in 1776, the first Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Navy is censured. That Navy was the predecessor to the United States...
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Aug 16, 20243 min read
This Day in History: John Quincy Adams versus Andrew Jackson
If you think this election year is crazy, then you should also hear what happened in 1824! That election was a four-way race: John...
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Aug 14, 20242 min read
This Day in History: Famous sharpshooter Annie Oakley is born
On this day in 1860, the woman known as Annie Oakley is born. That wasn’t her real name, of course. The famous sharpshooter’s name at...
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Aug 13, 20243 min read
This Day in History: The Battle of Guam
On this day in 1944, the Battle of Guam nears its end. By August 11, the island would finally be back in American hands. The Japanese...
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Aug 9, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Steven Bennett's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1974, a hero’s family accepts the Medal of Honor on his behalf. “He was a fine young fella,” Steven Bennett’s uncle would...
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Aug 8, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Purple Heart Day
On this day in 1782, General George Washington created a military award that would be the predecessor for the Purple Heart. Washington’s...
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Aug 7, 20242 min read
This Day in History: The Calutron Girls
On this day in 1945, the United States drops an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The action ultimately brought World War II...
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Aug 6, 20244 min read
This Day in History: The first USAF pilot to earn a Medal of Honor
On this day in 1950, an Air Force pilot engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Major Louis J. Sebille was the first...
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Aug 5, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Benjamin Franklin, first Postmaster General
On this day in 1775, the Continental Congress creates a postal system and appoints Benjamin Franklin as the first Postmaster General....
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Jul 26, 20243 min read
This Day in History: The WWII Battle of Tinian
On this day in 1944, United States Marines invade the island of Tinian, in the Pacific. By August 1, they would be in possession of the...
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Jul 24, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Nearly Forgotten Founder Roger Sherman
On this day in 1793, Roger Sherman passes away. He is best known as the only person to sign all four Revolutionary-era state documents:...
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Jul 23, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Foster Mason's heroism in Guam
On this day in 1944, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Pfc. Leonard “Foster” Mason grew up in a large...
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Jul 22, 20243 min read
This Day in History: WWII Hero Richard Sorenson
On this day in 1944, a hero receives the Medal of Honor. Richard Sorenson had tried to enlist in the Navy immediately after the December...
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Jul 18, 20243 min read
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
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