This Day in History: William A. Shomo's aerial battle
On this day in 1918, a hero is born. William Shomo would go on to serve in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He fought in an...
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- May 30
- 3 min
This Day in History: Robert Foley's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1941, a hero is born. Robert F. Foley originally thought he’d be a basketball star. After all, he had 15 offers to play...
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- May 29
- 3 min
This Day in History: WWII’s “Forgotten Battle” in Alaska
On this day in 1943, Japanese launch a banzai charge during the Battle of Attu. That battle would soon end with an American victory! The...
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- May 28
- 3 min
The Federalist Papers: No. 85
On this day in 1788, the last Federalist Paper is published. Thanks to all of you who have persevered with me through the entire series....
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- May 27
- 3 min
This Day in History: Donald Ross, hero of Pearl Harbor
On this day in 1992, a hero passes away. Donald K. Ross was the first sailor to receive a Medal of Honor during World War II. At the time...
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- May 24
- 3 min
This Day in History: USS Squalus is rescued
On this day in 1939, the crew of the USS Squalus is rescued. The day before, the submarine had sunk to a shocking depth: 240 feet. The...
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- May 23
- 3 min
This Day in History: A Rush to Rescue USS Squalus
On this day in 1939, a Sargo-class submarine sinks during a deep dive. No submarine crew had ever been rescued once they’d sunk below 20...
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- May 22
- 3 min
This Day in History: Washington refuses the title of “King.” Again.
On this day in 1782, George Washington responds to a shocking suggestion. Should ex-soldiers form a new state on the frontier? And should...
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- May 21
- 3 min
The Federalist Papers: No. 84
At about this time in 1788, Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. Publius) writes Federalist Paper No. 84. His essay would later appear in a bound...
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- May 21
- 3 min
This Day in History: Agrippa Hull, little-known American Patriot
On this day in 1848, Agrippa Hull passes away. He’s been called “one of the most remarkable and unnoticed African Americans of the...
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- May 20
- 3 min
This Day in History: Frankie Molnar's bravery in Vietnam
On this day in 1967, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Perhaps Frankie Molnar was destined to be a...
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- May 17
- 3 min
This Day in History: WW II’s most famous bomber, Memphis Belle
On this day in 1943, a B-17 Flying Fortress completes its 25th combat mission without losing a member of its crew. Memphis Belle would...
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- May 16
- 3 min
This Day in History: Andrew Johnson's impeachment
On this day in 1868, votes are taken in President Andrew Johnson’s impeachment trial. Thirty-five Senators voted to convict, one vote shy...
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- May 15
- 3 min
This Day in History: First U.S. Airmail
On this day in 1918, the first official U.S. airmail flight departs from Washington, D.C. Such a flight is ordinary today, but in the...
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- May 13
- 3 min
This Day in History: LCpl Mike Stewart's bravery in Vietnam
On this day in 1967, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the second-highest military decoration for sailors and Marines: the...
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- May 13
- 3 min
The Federalist Papers: No. 83
At about this time in 1788, Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. Publius) writes Federalist Paper No. 83. His essay would later appear in a bound...
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- May 13
- 2 min
This Day in History: David Winder's selflessness in Vietnam
On this day in 1970, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Perhaps some would consider Pfc. David Winder an...
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- May 12
- 2 min
This Day in History: A Widow Sacrifices Her Home for the Patriot Cause
On this day in 1781, a female hero makes a little-known sacrifice for the Patriot cause. A widow, Rebecca Motte, gave Brigadier General...
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- May 9
- 3 min
This Day in History: First Lady Harriet Lane
On this day in 1830, Harriet Lane is born. The young Pennsylvanian would go on to act as First Lady for her uncle, James Buchanan. She...
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- May 8
- 3 min
This Day in History: John Stark, the “Hero of Bennington”
On this day in 1822, a Revolutionary War hero passes away. John Stark is perhaps best known for coining the motto, “Live Free or Die!”...
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