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The Anti-Federalist Papers: Cato II
On this day in 1787, an author writing under the pseudonym “Cato” writes his second contribution to the anti-Federalist Papers. As a...
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Oct 112 min read
The Anti-Federalist Papers: Federal Farmer III
On this day in 1787, an author writing under the pseudonym “Federal Farmer” writes his third contribution to the anti-Federalist Papers....
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Oct 102 min read
The Anti-Federalist Papers: Federal Farmer II
On this day in 1787, an author writing under the pseudonym “Federal Farmer” writes his second contribution to the anti-Federalist Papers....
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Oct 92 min read
This Day in History: Barbara Miller Finch, WWII Reporter
At about this time in 1944, Barbara Miller Finch makes history as the U.S. Navy’s first female war correspondent. Naturally, she wasn’t going to be satisfied with simple credentials. She was bound and determined to convince the Navy that she could go into a war zone, too. The Navy wasn’t then too keen on giving credentials to female war correspondents. “She spends a good part of her time trying to convince the Navy that she is a reporter, not just a woman,” the Los Angele
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Oct 83 min read
The Anti-Federalist Papers: Federal Farmer I
On this day in 1787, an early contribution is made to the Anti-Federalist Papers. Perhaps you’ve heard of the Federalist Papers, a series...
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Oct 82 min read
This Day in History: Alvin York's Medal of Honor
This day in 1918, then-Corporal Alvin York distinguishes himself for bravery in a battle near Chatel-Chehery, France. The one-time...
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Oct 83 min read
This Day in History: Jack Lucas, youngest WWII Medal recipient
On this day in 2023, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer is commissioned. USS Jack H Lucas is named for the youngest...
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Oct 73 min read
This Day in History: Little-known Revolutionary War Spy
On or around this day in 1777, George Washington’s spy ring in Pennsylvania gets to work. Maybe you’ve heard of Revolutionary-era spies...
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Oct 74 min read
This Day in History: Robert J. Miller's Medal of Honor
On this day in 2010, a hero receives the Medal of Honor. Robert James Miller is credited with singlehandedly saving 7 members of his team...
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Oct 63 min read
The Anti-Federalist Papers: Centinel I
On this day in 1787, an author writing under the pseudonym “Centinel” writes his first contribution to the anti-Federalist Papers. These...
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Oct 52 min read
This Day in History: Black Hawk Down
On this day in 1993, the Battle of Mogadishu begins. It wasn’t supposed to be a full-fledged battle. It was supposed to be a quick...
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Oct 33 min read
This Day in History: 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 23 min read
This Day in History: Allan J. Kellogg's bravery in Vietnam
On this day in 1943, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. Allan Kellogg would go on to become a United States Marine, serving in...
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Sep 303 min read
This Day in History: The Battle of Black Mingo Creek
On this day in 1780, a group of Patriots crosses the Pee Dee River and camps in the swamps of eastern South Carolina. They’d just routed...
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Sep 303 min read
This Day in History: Milo Limert's bravery in France
On this day in 1918, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. September 29 also happened to be Milo Lemert’s...
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Sep 293 min read
The Anti-Federalist Papers: Cato I
On this day in 1787, an author writing under the pseudonym “Cato” writes his first contribution to the anti-Federalist Papers. As a...
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Sep 272 min read
This Day in History: The WWI Meuse-Argonne Offensive
On this day in 1918, the Meuse-Argonne offensive of World War I begins. Allied forces were determined to push the Germans out of France...
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Sep 263 min read
This Day in History: Hercules Mulligan, Spy
On this day in 1740, a future Revolutionary War hero is born. Hercules Mulligan was once a little-known Patriot, but the Broadway musical...
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Sep 253 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 242 min read
This Day in History: Battle of Peleliu
On this day in 1944, Marines continue a costly battle on the island of Peleliu. American officers had expected a relatively easy victory,...
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Sep 233 min read
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