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This Day in History: Ronald Reagan's Birthday
On this day in 1911, Ronald Wilson Reagan is born. Much could be said about the man who went on to become our 40th President, of course,...
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Feb 63 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 50
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 50 is published. Publius continues to address the best system of addressing constitutional...
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Feb 52 min read
This Day in History: First American Aerial Victory
On this day in 1918, a member of the United States military, wearing an American uniform and acting under American colors, scores an...
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Feb 54 min read
This Day in History: Korean War hero Stanley Adams
On this day in 1951, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Then-Sergeant First Class Stanley Adams was a...
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Feb 43 min read
This Day in History: “Kitten Marine, Korea”
On and around this day in 1953, a photo of a United States Marine is published in nearly two thousand newspapers, including the February...
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Feb 43 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 49
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 49 is published. I know that many readers of this page are working toward an Article V...
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Feb 23 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 48
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 48 is published. James Madison (a.k.a. “Publius”) continues his discussion of separation of...
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Feb 12 min read
This Day in History: Gouverneur Morris, author of the Constitution’s Preamble
On this day in 1752, Gouverneur Morris, author of the Constitution’s Preamble, is born in New York. Morris was well-educated, witty,...
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Jan 312 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 47
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 47 is published. James Madison (a.k.a. “Publius”) tackles the concept of separation of powers...
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Jan 302 min read
This Day in History: Joseph C. McConnell, Triple Ace
On this day in 1922, a hero is born. Joseph C. McConnell, Jr. would go on to become the leading American ace of the Korean War, with 16...
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Jan 304 min read
This Day in History: Alex Vraciu, Navy Ace
On this day in 2015, a World War II hero passes away. Alexander “Alex” Vraciu was perhaps best known for his actions during the Battle of...
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Jan 293 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 46
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 46 is published. James Madison (a.k.a. “Publius”) discusses which level of government—state or...
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Jan 292 min read
This Day in History: Ralph Neppel, WWII Hero
On this day in 1987, a Medal of Honor recipient passes away. Ralph Neppel’s bravery had come 43 years earlier, during World War II. ...
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Jan 273 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 45
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 45 is published. James Madison spent the past few essays defending each power transferred to...
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Jan 262 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 44
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 44 is published. James Madison (a.k.a. “Publius”) continues his step-by-step defense of the...
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Jan 252 min read
This Day in History: Plot Against General Mad Anthony Wayne
On this day in 1795, General Mad Anthony Wayne writes a letter to Henry Knox. He was livid! He’d just discovered that another American...
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Jan 253 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 43
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 43 is published. James Madison (a.k.a. “Publius”) continues his step-by-step defense of the...
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Jan 232 min read
This Day in History: Twentieth Amendment
On this day in 1933, the 20th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, changing the dates on which a new Congress and...
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Jan 233 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 42
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 42 is published. James Madison (a.k.a. “Publius”) engages in a detailed defense of various...
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Jan 223 min read
This Day in History: Pfc. Hammer, the Cat
On or around this day in 2004, a United States soldier works to take his war animal home. Pfc. Hammer wasn’t your typical war animal....
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Jan 223 min read
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