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This Day in History: Washington's pleas from Valley Forge
On this day in 1778, George Washington writes several letters from his winter camp at Valley Forge. These letters reflected the many...
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Feb 18, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Private Henry Johnson’s bravery in World War I
During this week in 1919, a parade welcomes the New York National Guard home from World War I. Among the American heroes recognized that...
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Feb 17, 20233 min read
This Day in History: 1961 USA figure skating tragedy
On this day in 1961, the United States figure skating team is killed in the crash of Sabena flight 548. The terrible tragedy shook the...
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Feb 15, 20233 min read
This Day in History: A much-needed victory at Kettle Creek
On this day in 1779, an outnumbered band of Patriots defeats a group of Loyalists near Kettle Creek in Georgia. The battle would prove to...
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Feb 14, 20233 min read
This Day in History: The failed attempt to kidnap General George Washington
On this day in 1780, Lt. Gen. Wilhelm von Knyphausen and his men attempt to capture General George Washington. Did you know that there...
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Feb 10, 20232 min read
This Day in History: The Oneida Indians help at Valley Forge
On or around this day in 1778, the Oneida Indians offer assistance to George Washington’s troops, then quartered for the winter at Valley...
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Feb 9, 20233 min read
This Day in History: William Paca, signer of the Declaration
On this day in 1790, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is nominated to be a federal judge. William Paca was once described as a...
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Feb 8, 20232 min read
This Day in History: Alone in Space
On this day in 1932, a pioneer is born. Alfred “Al” Worden is perhaps best known for his service as the command module pilot for Apollo...
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Feb 7, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Johnny Lee Canley's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1968, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Nevertheless, Johnny Lee Canley didn’t receive...
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Feb 6, 20233 min read
This Day in History: The 15th Amendment is ratified
On this day in 1870, Iowa ratifies the Fifteenth Amendment, thus ensuring that all men can vote, regardless of race. Women were not...
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Feb 3, 20233 min read
This Day in History: The Affair at Young’s House ends badly for Patriot forces
On this day in 1780, British troops begin marching toward a Patriot outpost. Their intent? Attack the Continental soldiers then stationed...
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Feb 2, 20233 min read
This Day in History: The first Supreme Court Justices
On this day in 1790, the United States Supreme Court meets for the first time. Okay, technically, it tried to meet. Three of the then-new...
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Feb 1, 20232 min read
This Day in History: Jackie Robinson breaks the color barrier
On this day in 1919, a baby boy is born to poor sharecroppers in Georgia. Jack “Jackie” Roosevelt Robinson would go on to become the...
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Jan 31, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Canada in the American Revolution
On this day in 1776, General George Washington writes a letter emphasizing the importance of winning Canada, then under British rule. He...
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Jan 27, 20233 min read
This Day in History: James Madison on State Power
On this day in 1788, James Madison defends the Constitution in an essay that would be published in newspapers around the country....
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Jan 26, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Nellie Bly’s trip around the world in 72 days
On this day in 1889, Nellie Bly concludes her famous trip around the world. The intrepid female journalist had already gone undercover in...
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Jan 25, 20233 min read
This Day in History: The Swamp Fox raids Georgetown. Sort of.
On this day in 1781, Patriot militia prepare to raid Georgetown, South Carolina. That raid should have been a quick in-and-out affair,...
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Jan 24, 20233 min read
This Day in History: John McKinney's WWII Heroism
On this day in 1946, a hero is awarded the Medal of Honor. John McKinney’s story could have easily become lost to history, if only...
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Jan 23, 20233 min read
This Day in History: American militia win the Battle of Millstone
On this day in 1777, American militia win the Battle of Millstone. The engagement came soon after George Washington’s unexpected...
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Jan 20, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Eugene Fluckey & his daring submarine attack
On this day in 1945, the submarine USS Barb continues a patrol of the Chinese coast. It was just one of several such patrols that the...
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Jan 19, 20233 min read
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