taraMar 53 minThis Day in History: The Boston MassacreOn this day in 1770, the Boston Massacre occurs. Five Bostonians are killed by British soldiers. Others are wounded. Tension had been...
taraMar 32 minThis Day in History: Three Heroes at Iwo JimaOn this day in 1945, two Marines are killed in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Another Marine is seriously wounded and was lucky to survive. Each...
taraMar 32 minThis Day in History: Apollo 9, lost in Apollo 11’s shadowOn this day in 1969, Apollo 9 launches into space. It has been called one of the “lost and forgotten missions” in the Apollo program....
taraMar 22 minThis Day in History: Happy Texas Independence Day!On this day in 1836, Texas declares its independence from Mexico! The declaration came in the middle of one of the most pivotal events of...
taraMar 13 minThe Federalist Papers: No. 63On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 63 is published. Publius continues his examination of the Senate. Another factor “illustrating...
taraFeb 282 minThis Day in History: President John Tyler is nearly killedOn this day in 1844, President John Tyler is nearly killed in a cannon explosion. At that moment in our nation’s history, the explosion...
taraFeb 273 minThe Federalist Papers: No. 62On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 62 is published. Publius has wrapped up his discussion of the House. Now he moves on to the...
taraFeb 273 minThis Day in History: The History of the 22nd AmendmentOn this day in 1951, the 22nd Amendment is ratified. That amendment prevents U.S. Presidents from being elected to more than two terms in...
taraFeb 262 minThe Federalist Papers: No. 61On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 61 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) continues to address concerns about...
taraFeb 263 minThis Day in History: Sybil Ludington, the female Paul RevereOn this day in 1839, Sybil Ludington Ogden, the so-called female Paul Revere, passes away. You know about Revere’s ride, but you may not...
taraFeb 253 minThis Day in History: Leonard Keller & Raymond Wright earn Medals of HonorOn this day in 1947, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. The action in which Leonard Keller was engaged was so intense that both...
taraFeb 252 minThis Day in History: Little-known Founder Charles Cotesworth PinckneyOn this day in 1746, founding father Charles Cotesworth Pinckney is born in Charleston, South Carolina. He was one of three well-known...
taraFeb 243 minThis Day in History: Los Angeles under siege . . . sort ofOn this day in 1942, the Battle of Los Angeles is fought . . . sort of. Americans were ferociously firing at something that wasn’t there!...
taraFeb 232 minThe Federalist Papers: No. 60On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 60 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) continues to address the provisions for...
taraFeb 233 minThis Day in History: Baron von Steuben arrives at Valley ForgeOn this day in 1778, Baron von Steuben arrives at Valley Forge. His task? To better train and organize the soldiers in the American army....
taraFeb 222 minThe Federalist Papers: No. 59On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 59 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) defends the election process for U.S....
taraFeb 213 minThis Day in History: USS Bismarck Sea sunk by kamikazes at Iwo JimaOn this day in 1945, kamikazes plow into American warships near Iwo Jima. One aircraft carrier, the USS Bismarck Sea, was fatally...
taraFeb 202 minThe Federalist Papers: No. 58On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 58 is published. It addresses the last of the four objections made to the composition of the...
taraFeb 203 minThis Day in History: Abraham & Mary Lincoln lose their sonOn this day in 1862, Abraham Lincoln’s son, Willie, passes away. He’d been gravely ill for weeks. It was the second time that Abraham and...
taraFeb 203 minThis Day in History: William Prescott, a hero of Bunker HillOn this day in 1726, William Prescott is born in Groton, Massachusetts. He is best known for his role in the Battle of Bunker Hill. You...
