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This Day in History: The Battle of Fishdam Ford
On this day in 1780, the British prepare a surprise attack, but their midnight strike on American forces doesn't succeed. Instead,...
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Nov 8, 20222 min read
This Day in History: Pascal Poolaw, “warrior in uniform.”
On this day in 1967, a hero engages in an action that would earn him a nomination for the Medal of Honor. Pascal Poolaw never received...
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Nov 7, 20223 min read
This Day in History: George Washington faces mutiny
On this day in 1777, George Washington faces the possibility of mutiny. One of his officers had been working to undermine him—but now...
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Nov 4, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Plot against Harry S Truman
On this day in 1950, Harry Truman recovers from an attack on his life. Just one day earlier, Puerto Rican nationalists had stormed the...
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Nov 2, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Double Medal of Honor
On this day in 1918, two heroes engage in an action that would earn each the Medal of Honor. Pfc. Jesse Funk and Pfc. Charles Barger were...
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Oct 31, 20224 min read
This Day in History: One Medal of Honor recipient saves another
On this day in 1972, a Navy SEAL saves his senior officer from almost certain death. He would later receive the Medal of Honor for his...
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Oct 31, 20223 min read
This Day in History: The Erie Canal, built without federal aid
On this day in 1825, the Erie Canal opens. Did you know that the project was not funded by the federal government? It could have been but...
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Oct 26, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Ernest Evans & his “fighting ship”
On this day in 1944, a United States Navy officer makes the ultimate sacrifice in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor....
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Oct 25, 20223 min read
This Day in History: The Controversial Daniel Sickles
On this day in 1819, future Union Major General Daniel Sickles is born in Manhattan. I’m afraid that he was not one of history’s more...
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Oct 20, 20223 min read
This Day in History: The Doughnut Girls of WWI
On this day in 1917, eleven Salvation Army officers arrive in France. They were to support our troops, then fighting in World War I....
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Oct 18, 20224 min read
This Day in History: Barbara Dulinsky, USMC
On this day in 1928, a heroine is born. Barbara Dulinsky would go on to become a United States Marine—and the first female Marine to...
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Oct 18, 20223 min read
This Day in History: The Annapolis Tea Party
On this day in 1774, trouble brews in Annapolis. You’ve heard of the Boston Tea Party, but did you know that Annapolis had one, too? Both...
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Oct 14, 20223 min read
This Day in History: William "Wild Bill" Donovan
On this day in 1918, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. William “Wild Bill” Donovan had already earned...
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Oct 13, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Benedict Arnold at Valcour Island
On this day in 1776, Benedict Arnold burns his fleet of American ships, preventing them from being captured by the British. He and his...
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Oct 13, 20222 min read
This Day in History: Midnight Escape from the British
On this day in 1776, a fleet of American ships escapes from British General Guy Carleton. Benedict Arnold was still a good guy back then,...
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Oct 12, 20223 min read
This Day in History: The Great Chicago Fire
On this day in 1871, a fire rages. The Great Chicago Fire would kill 300 people and destroy nearly 3.5 square miles of the city. One in...
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Oct 8, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Victory at Saratoga
On this day in 1777, the second Battle of Saratoga is fought. The American victory was the beginning of the end for British General John...
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Oct 7, 20223 min read
This Day in History: James Wilson's State House Speech
On this day in 1787, a delegate to the Constitutional Convention addresses a large crowd at the State House in Philadelphia. As James...
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Oct 6, 20223 min read
This Day in History: The Battle of Germantown
On this day in 1777, Americans lose the Battle of Germantown—at least technically. In an odd sort of way, Germantown was a morale...
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Oct 4, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Douglas World Cruisers (part 2)
On this day in 1924, U.S. Army Air Service pilots celebrate success. They’d just completed the first aerial circumnavigation of the...
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Sep 29, 20223 min read
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