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This Day in History: Leon Vance, a hero who helped make D-Day possible
On this day in 1946, an American pilot is awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery over the skies of northern France. Lt. Col. Leon...
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Oct 11, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Agent 355 & the Culper Spy Ring
On or around this day in 1780, a female agent in one of Washington’s spy rings may have been arrested. Can you believe that this woman...
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Oct 9, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The British win a battle, but lose the war
On this day in 1777, American forces lose the Battle of Fort Montgomery and Fort Clinton. It was the latest in a long string of defeats...
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Oct 6, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The nearly forgotten story of Apollo 12
On this day in 1929, a future astronaut is born. Richard “Dick” Gordon, Jr. was aboard Apollo 12 when that spacecraft was struck by...
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Oct 5, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The tragedy of USS Frank E. Evans
On this day in 1944, USS Frank E. Evans is launched. The destroyer’s service would tragically came to an end during the Vietnam War when...
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Oct 3, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The first shots of the Texas Revolution
On this day in 1835, the Texas Revolution begins! Did you know that the first battle was fought because Texans decided that the Mexicans...
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Oct 2, 20213 min read
This Day in History: How did the National Anthem come to be played at sporting events?
On this day in 1939, a football game is televised for the first time. The nation was not yet in the habit of playing the Star-Spangled...
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Sep 30, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Two WWI Heroes
On this day in 1918, two United States soldiers are mortally wounded during the Meuse Argonne Offensive. Both soldiers were recommended...
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Sep 28, 20213 min read
This Day in History: A Bill of Rights is proposed
On this day in 1789, Congress approves twelve amendments to the United States Constitution. Ultimately, ten of those amendments would be...
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Sep 25, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Nuclear war is narrowly averted
On this day in 1983, a computer glitch nearly begins a nuclear war between the Soviet Union and the United States. What a tragic mistake...
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Sep 25, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Jimmy Doolittle & the first blind flight
On this day in 1929, renowned aviator Jimmy Doolittle completes the first blind flight. Today, airplanes make instrument landings all the...
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Sep 24, 20212 min read
This Day in History: Seth Capron, American entrepreneur
On this day in 1762, Seth Capron is born in Attleboro, Massachusetts. He served as a soldier with George Washington, yet his most...
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Sep 23, 20212 min read
This Day in History: Abraham Lincoln nearly fights a duel
On this day in 1842, Abraham Lincoln nearly fights a duel. How on earth did “Honest Abe” manage to find himself in such a scrape? Lincoln...
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Sep 22, 20213 min read
This Day in History: George Washington bids the nation farewell (again)
On this day in 1796, George Washington bids the nation farewell. He was retiring from the presidency and making his last exit from public...
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Sep 19, 20212 min read
This Day in History: Joseph Kittinger, the Man Who Fell From Space
On this day in 1984, retired Air Force Colonel Joseph Kittinger completes a solo balloon flight across the Atlantic Ocean. The trip was...
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Sep 18, 20213 min read
This Day in History: George Washington’s victory at Harlem Heights
On this day in 1776, the Americans fought and won the Battle of Harlem Heights. It was a much-needed victory—and George Washington’s...
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Sep 16, 20212 min read
This Day in History: Gary M. Rose & His Medal of Honor
On this day in 1970, a Special Forces Medic concludes a four-day mission. Then-Sergeant Gary Michael “Mike” Rose had saved the lives of...
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Sep 14, 20213 min read
This Day in History: John Cromwell, a captain who went down with his ship
On this day in 1901, a hero is born. Captain John P. Cromwell would become the most senior submariner to receive the Medal of Honor...
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Sep 11, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The final days of the Constitutional Convention
On this day in 1787, the Constitutional Convention draws to a close. The delegates turned to the subject of constitutional amendments....
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Sep 10, 20212 min read
This Day in History: Supreme Court Justice William Paterson
On this day in 1806, William Paterson passes away. If you’ve heard of Paterson, then you probably know him for his work at the...
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Sep 9, 20213 min read
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