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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 12, 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
This Day in History: The "non-signers" of the Constitution
On this day in 1819, a delegate to the Constitutional Convention passes away. Caleb Strong of Massachusetts attended the Convention, but...
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Nov 7, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Abraham Lincoln elected President of the United States
On this day in 1860, Abraham Lincoln is elected President of the United States. Such an achievement must have seemed impossible during...
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Nov 6, 20243 min read
This Day in History: John Glover, unsung Revolutionary War hero
On this day in 1732, an American Patriot is born in Massachusetts. You may or may not know John Glover’s name, but you do know about the...
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Nov 5, 20243 min read
Electoral College Myth #4: The Electoral College makes it easy to steal elections
Welcome to my series of myths/facts about our unique presidential system. There are many common misconceptions about our Electoral...
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Nov 4, 20243 min read
This Day in History: John Basilone's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1916, a hero is born. “Manila John” Basilone would go on to become the only Marine to earn both a Navy Cross and a Medal...
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Nov 4, 20243 min read
Electoral College Myth #3: The Electoral College is undemocratic
Welcome to my series of myths/facts about our unique presidential system! There are many common misconceptions about our Electoral...
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Nov 3, 20243 min read
This Day in History: USS Philadelphia destroyed
On this day in 1803, the Tripolitans capture a stranded American vessel. Mere months later, Navy legend Stephen Decatur would set that...
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Oct 31, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Martha Jefferson
On this day in 1748, Martha Wayles, future wife of Thomas Jefferson, is born. Martha “Patty” Wayles Skelton Jefferson is a bit of a...
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Oct 30, 20243 min read
Electoral College Myth #2: The Founders did not trust the people
Welcome to my series of myths/facts about our unique presidential system! There are many common misconceptions about our Electoral...
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Oct 29, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Tragedy hits the Cal Poly football team
On this day in 1960, a plane carrying the Cal Poly football team crashes in Ohio. The tragedy was the first airline crash involving a...
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Oct 29, 20243 min read
This Day in History: WWII Hero Lucian Adams
On this day in 1944, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. SSgt. Lucian Adams didn’t plan to serve in the...
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Oct 28, 20243 min read
This Day in History: The Man Who Saved the World
On this day in 1962, the United States Navy spots a Russian submarine near Bermuda. What followed was “not only the most dangerous...
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Oct 25, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Israel Bissell's Long Ride
On this day in 1823, Israel Bissell passes away. Was he the real hero hiding behind the oft-told story of Paul Revere? Some people...
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Oct 24, 20243 min read
This Day in History: George Washington vs. pacifist Quakers
On or around this day in 1789, George Washington writes a letter to a minority religious group, the Quakers. “The liberty enjoyed by...
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Oct 23, 20243 min read
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