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 5
- 3 min
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 4
- 3 min
This Day in History: Happy Independence Day!
On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress adopts our Declaration of Independence. It had already resolved on July 2 that “these...
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- Jul 3
- 3 min
This Day in History: Jack Koelsch saves a Marine pilot
On this day in 1951, a Navy pilot works to save a downed Marine. John “Jack” Koelsch would later receive the Medal of Honor for his...
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- Jul 2
- 3 min
This Day in History: Happy 2nd of July! (Or so John Adams thought.)
On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress declared America’s independence! Did you know that this vote actually occurred on July 2,...
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- Jul 1
- 3 min
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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- Jun 28
- 8 min
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 27
- 3 min
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 26
- 3 min
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 25
- 3 min
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 24
- 3 min
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 22
- 3 min
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 21
- 2 min
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
- 3 min
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 19
- 3 min
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 18
- 3 min
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 14
- 2 min
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 13
- 3 min
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 12
- 3 min
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 11
- 3 min
This Day in History: Joseph Warren, hero of Bunker Hill
On this day in 1741, a great Patriot is born. You may know him as the man who sent Paul Revere off on his ride, but he was far more than...
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