The Federalist Papers: No. 73
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 73 is published. You may remember that essay 70 outlined several ingredients needed for an...
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- Mar 21
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This Day in History: General George Washington vs. pacifist Quakers
On this day in 1778, General George Washington writes a letter to Brigadier General Lachlan McIntosh . He was hoping to prevent Quakers...
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- Mar 19
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The Federalist Papers: No. 72
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 72 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) is still discussing the duration of...
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- Mar 19
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This Day in History: Thomas McKean, President before Washington?
On this day in 1734, Thomas McKean is born. He was President of the United States before George Washington was! Well, sort of. McKean was...
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- Mar 18
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The Federalist Papers: No. 71
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 71 is published. You may remember that the last paper outlined several ingredients needed for...
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- Mar 17
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TDIH: Susanna Salter, first female Mayor
On this day in 1961, Susanna Salter passes away. She is best known for her tenure as the first female Mayor in United States history....
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- Mar 15
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The Federalist Papers: No. 70
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 70 was published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) begins a more detailed examination of...
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- Mar 14
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The Federalist Papers: No. 69
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 69 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) begins his discussion of the “real...
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- Mar 14
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This Day in History: British Surrender Ft Charlotte
On this day in 1780, the British surrender Fort Charlotte to the Spanish governor of Louisiana, Bernardo de Gálvez. Do you know about...
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- Mar 13
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TDIH: WWII Hero Sadao S. Munemori
On this day in 1946, a solider is awarded the Medal of Honor. Pfc. Sadao “Spud” Munemori was the first Japanese American to be awarded...
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- Mar 12
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The Federalist Papers: No. 68
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 68 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) defends the Constitution’s unique...
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- Mar 11
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The Federalist Papers: No. 67
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 67 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) turns his attention to the...
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- Mar 10
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This Day in History: The Mexican-American War
On this day in 1848, the U.S. Senate ratifies the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, bringing an end to the Mexican-American War. The treaty...
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- Mar 9
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This Day in History: Space Shuttle Discovery
On this day in 2011, the Space Shuttle Discovery makes her final landing. The orbiter’s record in service has earned her the title...
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- Mar 8
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The Federalist Papers: No. 66
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 66 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) continues his discussion of the...
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- Mar 8
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This Day in History: Founders against slavery
On this day in 1775, a scathing rebuke of slavery is published in a Pennsylvania newspaper. It is presented anonymously and signed only:...
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- Mar 7
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The Federalist Papers: No. 65
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 65 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) discusses the Senate’s role in...
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- Mar 7
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This Day in History: Crispus Attucks, first casualty of the American Revolution
On this day in 1770, a casualty of the Boston Massacre lies in state at Faneuil Hall. Some argue that Crispus Attucks was the first...
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- Mar 6
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This Day in History: Ralph Cheli's heroism in the Pacific
At about this time in 1944, a hero dies under unknown circumstances. Major Ralph Cheli earned a Medal of Honor over the skies of the...
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- Mar 5
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The Federalist Papers: No. 64
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 64 is published. John Jay returns as “Publius” for one final essay. He discusses the role of...
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