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This Day in History: The Civil War begins
On this day in 1861, the first shot of the Civil War is fired. Was this moment inevitable? Not everyone thought so. Tensions had long...
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Apr 12, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Thomas R. Norris brings two downed airmen home
On this day in 1972, a Navy SEAL begins a multi-day rescue that would ultimately earn him the Medal of Honor. Two U.S. Air Force airmen...
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Apr 10, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Andrew Jackson captured
On this day in 1781, future President Andrew Jackson is captured by the British. He was only 14 years old. His older brother Robert was...
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Apr 10, 20222 min read
This Day in History: Tiny Broadwick, aviation pioneer
On this day in 1893, a future aviation heroine is born. Georgia “Tiny” Broadwick has been called the “First Lady of Parachuting.” Tiny...
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Apr 8, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Lt. James Swett's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1943, a United States Marine Corps fighter pilot participates in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. The...
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Apr 7, 20223 min read
This Day in History: The first Navy flight nurse
On this day in 1945, a flight nurse lands at Okinawa. Jane Louise “Candy” Kendeigh had already made history just one month earlier when...
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Apr 7, 20223 min read
This Day in History: The last Army Day
On this day in 1949, Americans mark the last national observance of Army Day. Did you know that we used to celebrate Army Day on April 6...
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Apr 6, 20223 min read
This Day in History: HMS Bolton captured
On this day in 1776, a fledgling Continental Navy captures HMS Bolton. She was the second British ship to be captured in only two days....
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Apr 5, 20222 min read
This Day in History: The Star-Spangled Banner is redesigned
On this day in 1818, President James Monroe signs an act that redesigns the U.S. flag. That act established our current rule: The flag...
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Apr 4, 20222 min read
This Day in History: Union forces capture Richmond
On this day in 1865, Union forces capture the City of Richmond. It was the beginning of the end for Robert E. Lee and the Confederate...
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Apr 3, 20223 min read
This Month in History: Washington prepares for inauguration
During this month in 1789, George Washington receives many letters from civic groups, churches, and elected officials. He was mere days...
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Apr 1, 20222 min read
This Day in History: Timothy Bigelow, little-known hero
On this day in 1790, a little-known American Patriot passes away. Timothy Bigelow was a founder of Montpelier, Vermont, a Colonel in the...
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Mar 31, 20223 min read
This Day in History: George Taylor, Signer of the Declaration
On or around this day in 1716, a signer of the Declaration of Independence was born. Or maybe his birthday wasn’t in March after all....
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Mar 29, 20222 min read
This Day in History: The Goliad Massacre
On this day in 1836, the Goliad Massacre takes place. Most of you have heard “Remember the Alamo!” Did you know that “Remember Goliad!”...
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Mar 27, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Operation Varsity
On this day in 1945, Allied forces determine that “organized resistance has now ceased” in western Germany. Just one day earlier, Allied...
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Mar 25, 20223 min read
This Day in History: “Give me liberty or give me death!”
On this day in 1775, Patrick Henry gives a stirring speech. You’ve almost certainly heard of this one! Henry closed the speech with the...
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Mar 23, 20222 min read
This Day in History: President George Washington tours the Southern states
On this day in 1791, George Washington begins a 3-month tour of the Southern states. As the first President, Washington considered it...
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Mar 21, 20222 min read
This Day in History: A long-stranded B-17 crew is finally rescued (Part 3)
On this day in 1943, the last surviving members of a B-17 crew prepare to leave the Greenland Ice Cap. They’d been stranded on an icy...
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Mar 20, 20223 min read
This Day in History: A long-stranded B-17 crew, rescued (Part 2)
On this day in 1943, three members of a stranded B-17 crew finally leave their crumpled plane. It had been their home on the Greenland...
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Mar 19, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Father Joe & His Medal of Honor
On this day in 1945, a Navy chaplain engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Father Joseph T. O'Callahan was then...
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Mar 19, 20223 min read
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