This Day in History: USS San Jacinto picks a fight with Great Britain
On this day in 1861, the captain of the USS San Jacinto fires shots at a British mail steamer, the RMS Trent. He seizes two Confederate...
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- Nov 7, 2017
- 3 min
This Day in History: William Henry Harrison & the Battle of Tippecanoe
On this day in 1811, the Battle of Tippecanoe is fought between Shawnee warriors and Americans led by future President William Henry...
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- Nov 1, 2017
- 3 min
This Day in History: The attempted assassination of President Harry Truman
On this day in 1950, two Puerto Rican nationalists storm the grounds of the Blair House. Their target? President Harry Truman. The...
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- Oct 31, 2017
- 2 min
This Day in History: Mount Rushmore is completed!
On this day in 1941, Mount Rushmore is declared complete. Did you know that the famous presidential monument was partly inspired by a...
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- Sep 30, 2017
- 3 min
This Day in History: Wesley Fox leads his men into the “Valley of Death”
On this day in 1931, a hero is born. Wesley L. Fox would go on to lead a company of men through the so-called “Valley of Death” in...
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- Sep 21, 2017
- 2 min
This Day in History: Francis Hopkinson, Signer of the Declaration & Designer of the Stars and Stripe
On this day in 1737, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is born in Philadelphia. This signer, Francis Hopkinson, made unique...
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- Sep 8, 2017
- 2 min
This Day in History: Americans drive the British out of South Carolina
On this day in 1781, the Battle of Eutaw Springs takes place. It would be the last major Revolutionary War battle fought south of...
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- Sep 7, 2017
- 3 min
This Day in History: The first Allied victory against Japanese land forces
On this day in 1942, Allied forces win the Battle of Milne Bay—the very first Allied victory against Japanese land forces! Needless to...
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- Sep 6, 2017
- 3 min
This Day in History: President William McKinley is shot
On this day in 1901, President William McKinley is shot by a gunman. He would pass away eight days later. The McKinleys were then...
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- Sep 4, 2017
- 3 min
This Day in History: Nathan Gordon & his “brilliant” air-sea rescue
On this day in 1916, a hero is born. Nathan Gordon is known to some as the longest-serving Lt. Governor in Arkansas history. Before that,...
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- Sep 3, 2017
- 2 min
This Day in History: The British capture Henry Laurens, emissary to the Netherlands
On this day in 1780, the British capture Henry Laurens, an American emissary who was then traveling to negotiate a treaty with the...
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- Sep 2, 2017
- 2 min
This Day in History: The first ships in “Washington’s Navy”
On this day in 1775, George Washington directs Nicolson Broughton to take command of the first ship in Washington’s navy. Washington’s...
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- Aug 23, 2017
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Freckleton Air Disaster
On this day in 1944, the Freckleton Air Disaster occurs. It has been called the “single greatest civilian air disaster suffered by the...
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- Aug 8, 2017
- 3 min
This Day in History: Rachel Silverthorn makes a daring ride
On this day in 1778, Rachel Silverthorn makes a daring ride. Tradition has it that she volunteered for her mission when no man would! She...
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- Aug 7, 2017
- 2 min
This Day in History: George Washington creates the Purple Heart (sort of)
On this day in 1782, General George Washington created a military award that would be the predecessor for the Purple Heart. Washington’s...
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- Jul 3, 2017
- 2 min
This Day in History: Two American Soldiers & Their Medals of Honor
On this day in 1969, most Americans were preparing to celebrate Independence Day. Our military was not so fortunate. Many of our soldiers...
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- Jun 29, 2017
- 3 min
This Day in History: Roosevelt & Bonaparte conspire to create the FBI
On this day in 1908, the Attorney General of the United States hires a “corps of special agents.” This force would eventually become the...
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- Jun 2, 2017
- 2 min
This Day in History: The British attempt to recruit a traitor
On this day in 1777, the British begin an attempt to turn an American officer, Major General John Sullivan, into a spy. They hoped to use...
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- May 31, 2017
- 3 min
This Day in History: A nearly forgotten “rabble-rouser” & Revolutionary War hero
On this day in 1800, Brigadier General John Lamb passes away. This Revolutionary War hero literally sacrificed years of his life (and...
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- May 24, 2017
- 2 min
This Day in History: Virginia takes a stand against Great Britain
On this day in 1774, the Virginia House of Burgesses takes a stand against Great Britain. The colonists were fed up! The British...