taraMar 193 minThis Day in History: USS Franklin's Amazing SurvivalOn this day in 1945, USS Franklin is attacked by a Japanese dive bomber. Her crew thought she’d surely capsize—but she didn’t. Amazingly,...
taraMar 182 minThe Federalist Papers: No. 71On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 71 is published. You may remember that the last paper outlined several ingredients needed for...
taraMar 183 minThis Day in History: The Stamp Act is repealedOn this day in 1766, the Stamp Act is repealed. That Act levied taxes upon American colonists despite our lack of representation in...
taraMar 173 minThis Day in History: George Washington drives the British out of BostonOn this day in 1776, the British army evacuates Boston. A bedraggled band of colonists had kept the city under siege for nearly a...
taraMar 163 minThis Day in History: Sergeant Stubby, stray dog turned war heroOn this day in 1926, Sergeant Stubby passes away. Stubby wasn’t just any sergeant—he was a dog! He served with the 102nd Infantry, 26th...
taraMar 153 minThe Federalist Papers: No. 70On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 70 was published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) begins a more detailed examination of...
taraMar 153 minThis Day in History: George Washington squashes a military coupOn this day in 1783, George Washington brings the so-called Newburgh Conspiracy to an end. The potential military coup had been festering...
taraMar 153 minThis Day in History: The Battle of Guilford CourthouseOn this day in 1781, the Battle of Guilford Courthouse takes place. It was technically a British victory—but only technically. Indeed,...
taraMar 143 minThe Federalist Papers: No. 69On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 69 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) begins his discussion of the “real...
taraMar 143 minThis Day in History: Clyde E. Lassen rescues two downed aviatorsOn this day in 1942, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born in Florida. Clyde E. Lassen would go on to serve in the Vietnam War, and...
taraMar 133 minThis Day in History: George Washington is posthumously promotedOn this day in 1978, George Washington is posthumously promoted. It had been more than two centuries since the American Revolution began....
taraMar 123 minThe Federalist Papers: No. 68On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 68 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) defends the Constitution’s unique...
taraMar 112 minThe Federalist Papers: No. 67On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 67 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) turns his attention to the...
taraMar 113 minThis Day in History: Robert Treat Paine, nearly forgotten FounderOn this day in 1731, a future signer of the Declaration of Independence is born. Robert Treat Paine is another nearly forgotten Founder...
taraMar 103 minThis Day in History: “Pardo’s Push” saves a pilotOn this day in 1967, a United States Air Force pilot risks his life to save his wingman. Captain John R. “Bob” Pardo would try an...
taraMar 82 minThe Federalist Papers: No. 66On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 66 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) continues his discussion of the...
taraMar 72 minThe Federalist Papers: No. 65On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 65 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) discusses the Senate’s role in...
taraMar 73 minThis Day in History: “My hand trembles, but my heart does not!”On this day in 1707, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is born. Maybe you remember seeing Stephen Hopkins's shaky signature on...
taraMar 63 minThis Day in History: A memorable WWII tank battle in CologneOn this day in 1945, Americans capture the city of Cologne, Germany. The town had already been shattered by years of aerial raids. Now,...
taraMar 53 minThe Federalist Papers: No. 64On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 64 is published. John Jay returns as “Publius” for one final essay. He discusses the role of...
