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This Day in History: Franksgiving
During this month in 1941, Thanksgiving is celebrated on two different dates. The federal government and some states celebrated the...
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Nov 16, 20232 min read
This Day in History: Americans defend Fort Mifflin
On this day in 1777, Americans evacuate Fort Mifflin. These brave soldiers had held out against the British for several weeks, giving...
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Nov 15, 20233 min read
This Day in History: The Unlucky "Willie Dee"
On this day in 1943, a U.S. Navy destroyer accidentally torpedoes the battleship USS Iowa, then ferrying Franklin D. Roosevelt across the...
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Nov 14, 20233 min read
This Day in History: United States Marine Corps Birthday
Happy birthday to the United States Marine Corps! On this day in 1775, the Continental Congress passed a resolution requiring that “two...
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Nov 10, 20232 min read
This Day in History: A massive blackout cripples the Northeast
On this day in 1965, a massive blackout cripples the Northeast. At first, no one knew what to think! The Cold War was then being silently...
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Nov 9, 20233 min read
This Day in History: John Quincy Adams's dangerous voyage
On this day in 1779, a 12-year-old John Quincy Adams prepares to make a dangerous Atlantic crossing with his father, John Adams. “This...
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Nov 8, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Colorado grants women the right to vote
On this day in 1893, Colorado voters approve a measure giving women the right to vote. Wait? What? Individual states gave women the right...
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Nov 7, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Mike C. Peña's bravery in Korea
On this day in 1924, a hero is born. Mike C. Peña would go on to enlist in the Army when he was just 16 years old. He reportedly lied...
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Nov 6, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Booker T. Washington
On this day in 1900, a magazine publishes the first installment of a weekly series. That series would eventually be compiled and...
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Nov 3, 20231 min read
This Day in History: Americans' critical effort over the skies of Tokyo
On this day in 1944, a United States Army Air Forces crew conducts a solitary reconnaissance mission over the skies of Tokyo. It was the...
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Nov 1, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Mount Rushmore
On this day in 1941, Mount Rushmore is declared complete. Did you know that the famous presidential monument was partly inspired by a...
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Oct 31, 20232 min read
This Day in History: Patrick J. Regan's bravery in World War I
On this day in 1943, a hero passes away. Patrick J. Regan received a Medal of Honor for his bravery in World War I, yet his name has been...
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Oct 30, 20233 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 1
On this day in 1787, “Publius” publishes an essay defending the Constitution in several New York newspapers. Eventually, 85 of these...
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Oct 27, 20232 min read
This Day in History: George Washington dreads the presidency
On this day in 1788, George Washington writes a letter. He really did not want to be President. He did it anyway. What a guy. And what a...
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Oct 26, 20231 min read
This Day in History: Benjamin Davis, Sr.
On this day in 1940, Benjamin O. Davis, Sr. becomes the first black man to attain the rank of general in the United States Army. Would...
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Oct 25, 20233 min read
This Day in History: James Madison on the Constitution
On this day in 1787, the “Father of the Constitution” writes Thomas Jefferson. The Constitution had been sent to the states for approval...
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Oct 24, 20232 min read
This Day in History: The failed British attack on Fort Mifflin
On this day in 1777, the British try to drive Americans away from Fort Mifflin. They failed. Americans held their own against six British...
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Oct 23, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Edmund Pendleton, unsung hero
On this day in 1803, an unsung Revolutionary War hero passes away. This man was not inclined to support the American cause of...
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Oct 23, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Reginald Myers's bravery in Korea
On this day in 2005, a hero passes away. As a young man, Reginald Myers had long wanted to be a Marine, but his parents weren’t on...
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Oct 23, 20233 min read
This Day in History: British Surrender at Saratoga
On this day in 1777, British General John Burgoyne surrenders his army at Saratoga. It was an astounding American victory, and it changed...
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Oct 17, 20233 min read
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