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This Day in History: Apollo 15 & the Moon Buggy
On this day in 1971, NASA astronauts travel through space, quickly approaching the moon. Did you know that Apollo 15 carried the only...
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Jul 28, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Operation Vengeance
On this day in 2001, a World War II pilot passes away. Colonel Rex Barber is best known for his participation in Operation Vengeance, a...
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Jul 26, 20223 min read
This Day in History: The Allies demand unconditional surrender from Japan
On this day in 1945, the United States, Great Britain, and China issue the Potsdam Declaration . The statement put the Japanese...
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Jul 26, 20222 min read
This Day in History: “A simple democracy . . . is one of the greatest of evils.”
On this day in 1789, a signer of the Declaration of Independence writes a letter to John Adams. The letter sounds harsh to modern ears....
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Jul 21, 20222 min read
This Day in History: Signers of the Declaration
On this day in 1811, a signer of the Declaration of Independence writes a letter. Benjamin Rush had put his life on the line when he...
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Jul 20, 20223 min read
This Day in History: American Patriots set fire to Boston Light
On this day in 1775, American Patriots set fire to Boston Light, then the oldest lighthouse in North America. In many ways, our...
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Jul 20, 20223 min read
This Day in History: World War I Hero Louis Cukela
On this day in 1918, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Then-Gunnery Sergeant Louis Cukela was a Marine...
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Jul 18, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Little-known Revolutionary War hero Peter Gansevoort
On this day in 1749, Revolutionary War hero Peter Gansevoort is born. But for him, would Americans have lost the Battle of Saratoga? He...
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Jul 17, 20223 min read
This Day in History: The Patriotic women at the Battle of Huck’s Defeat
On this day in 1780, Americans win the Battle of Huck’s Defeat. You’ll love the bravery of a few patriotic ladies in the hours before...
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Jul 12, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Dolley Madison passes away
On this day in 1849, Dolley Madison passes away. Did you know that this First Lady nearly died in poverty? The vivacious First Lady had...
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Jul 12, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Gordon Roberts's bravery in Vietnam
On this day in 1969, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Gordon Roberts was then serving in the 101st...
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Jul 11, 20223 min read
This Day in History: The Capture of British General Richard Prescott
On this day in 1777, British Major General Richard Prescott is captured. One author has called this event “the outstanding special...
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Jul 10, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Donald D. Pucket and a raid on Ploesti
On this day in 1944, a United States Army Air Forces pilot puts his life on the line. First Lieutenant Donald Pucket must have known that...
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Jul 9, 20222 min read
This Day in History: The Hoover Dam
On this day in 1930, the Secretary of the Interior issues an order: Construction on the Boulder Dam should commence immediately! Today,...
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Jul 7, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Battle of Green Spring
On this day in 1781, the Battle of Green Spring is fought. Technically, the battle was a British victory. Strategically, it was anything...
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Jul 6, 20223 min read
This Day in History: The only time George Washington surrendered
On this day in 1754, a young Colonel George Washington surrenders his “Fort Necessity” to the French. It was the only time he ever...
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Jul 3, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Captain Silas Talbot
On this day in 1813, a former captain of the Continental Navy passes away. Silas Talbot also served in the United States Navy as the...
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Jun 30, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Plot to assassinate George Washington
On this day in 1776, one of George Washington’s personal guards is hanged for sedition and treachery. Thomas Hickey had been involved in...
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Jun 28, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Ronald Rosser, the one-man Army
On this day in 1952, a hero is presented with the Medal of Honor. Ronald Rosser might never have served in the Korean War but for his...
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Jun 27, 20224 min read
This Day in History: Japanese attack on Panama
At about this time in 1945, Japan cancels a plan to attack the Panama Canal. The Japanese had new submarines—unlike anything the world...
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Jun 24, 20223 min read
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