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This Day in History: The first naval engagement of the American Revolution
On this day in 1775, American militia cross Chelsea Creek, near Boston. They would soon be engaged in the first naval engagement of the...
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May 26, 20213 min read
This Day in History: USS Scorpion, missing in action
On this day in 1968, a nuclear submarine in the United States Navy is missing in action—except no one seemed to realize it. Instead,...
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May 23, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Martha Washington passes away
On this day in 1802, Martha Washington passes away. Her family mourned her passing, but Martha herself was ready to go. She would finally...
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May 22, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The Janitor who was a Medal of Honor recipient
On this day in 1918, a hero is born. William “Bill” Crawford is perhaps best known for shocking cadets at the Air Force Academy in the...
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May 19, 20213 min read
This Day in History: First Lt. John Robert Fox & his Medal of Honor
On this day in 1915, a hero is born. First Lt. John Robert Fox would go on to become one of only seven black men to receive the Medal of...
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May 18, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Lincoln nominated
On this day in 1860, the Republican Party nominates Abraham Lincoln for President. The Party was then brand new! It had been born from...
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May 18, 20213 min read
This Day in History: WWII hero Ben Kuroki
On this day in 1917, a hero is born. Ben Kuroki was the son of Japanese immigrants, then living in Nebraska. As a young man, he would...
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May 16, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps is created
On this day in 1942, the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps is created. For the first time, women would be allowed to serve with the Army....
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May 15, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Dicey Langston’s midnight dash to save her brother
On this day in 1766, a little-known Patriot is born in South Carolina. At the age of 15, Dicey Langston would make a Paul Revere-like...
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May 14, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The Siege of Charleston
On this day in 1780, Charleston falls to the British. The city had been under siege for weeks. Needless to say, the American surrender...
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May 12, 20212 min read
This Day in History: A Signer of the Declaration forced to flee
On this day in 1779, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. He’d risked everything for the Patriot cause, yet he did...
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May 11, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Leslie Sabo, Medal of Honor recipient
On this day in 1970, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Specialist Four Leslie H. Sabo Jr. was the son...
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May 10, 20213 min read
This Day in History: V-E Day
On this day in 1945, Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day) is celebrated. Nazi Germany had finally surrendered to Allied forces. World War II...
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May 8, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Michael P. Murphy’s heroism in Afghanistan
On this day in 1976, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. U.S. Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy would become the first sailor to...
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May 7, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The Japanese attack Oregon
On this day in 1945, seven Americans are killed by a Japanese bomb—in Oregon!?! The Japanese had been trying to attack Americans on our...
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May 5, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The Gunpowder Incident nearly incites rebellion in Virginia
On this day in 1775, Patrick Henry prepares to face off against Virginia’s Royal Governor. The Gunpowder Incident was afoot! Naturally,...
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May 2, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Germans sink RMS Lusitania
On this day in 1915, RMS Lusitania leaves New York, bound for Liverpool. It should have been a routine Atlantic crossing. Instead, a...
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May 1, 20213 min read
This Day in History: President George Washington is inaugurated
On this day in 1789, George Washington is inaugurated as the first President of the United States. The inauguration occurred in New York:...
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Apr 30, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The Sultana, a Titanic-sized disaster, barely noticed
On this day in 1865, the SS Sultana explodes as it steams north up the Mississippi River. The loss was the biggest maritime disaster in...
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Apr 27, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Alejandro Ruiz's bravery at Okinawa
On this day in 1924, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. Alejandro Ruiz was perhaps an unlikely hero? Indeed, he might never have...
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Apr 26, 20212 min read
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