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This Day in History: John Paul Jones attacks the British
On this day in 1778, American naval captain John Paul Jones leads an attack on the British—on English soil! You may or may not know who...
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Apr 23, 20213 min read
This Day in History: America asserts its independence (again)
On this day in 1778, the Continental Congress approves a resolution. The American colonies were effectively asserting their independence...
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Apr 22, 20212 min read
This Day in History: Emil Kapaun, chaplain and Medal of Honor recipient
On this day in 1916, a hero is born. Emil Kapaun would go on to serve as an Army chaplain in both World War II and the Korean War. Today,...
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Apr 20, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Thomas Jefferson is born
On this day in 1743, Thomas Jefferson is born. You already know that he drafted the Declaration of Independence. But did you know that he...
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Apr 13, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Apollo 13, the “Successful Failure”
On this day in 1970, Apollo 13 is launched. Just two days later, the mission would unfortunately be struck by catastrophe. An oxygen tank...
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Apr 11, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Rags, the dog who was a World War I hero
On or around this day in 1916, a mixed-breed terrier is born. The little dog would go on to become an American war hero—and the U.S. 1st...
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Apr 9, 20213 min read
This Day in History: William Dawes and his forgotten Midnight Ride
On this day in 1745, William Dawes is born. Oddly, his most famous deed is also the one for which he is most often forgotten. On April...
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Apr 6, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Gerald Ford approves “Operation Babylift”
On this day in 1975, Gerald Ford approves “Operation Babylift.” Speed was of the essence! Rescue workers had been tasked with evacuating...
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Apr 3, 20213 min read
This Day in History: John Morton, Signer of the Declaration
On or around this day in 1777, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. Pennsylvania’s nickname, “the Keystone State,”...
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Apr 1, 20212 min read
This Day in History: The Daughter of Mount Vernon
On this day in 1779, Eleanor “Nelly” Parke Custis is born. She has been called the “Daughter of Mount Vernon,” because she was raised by...
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Mar 31, 20212 min read
This Day in History: Ronald Reagan survives an attempt on his life
On this day in 1981, Ronald Reagan is shot by a would-be assassin. The President was then leaving an event at the Washington Hilton Hotel...
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Mar 30, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Master Chief William R. Charette’s Medal of Honor
On this day in 1932, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. Master Chief William R. Charette was one of five Navy corpsman to receive...
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Mar 29, 20213 min read
This Day in History: President Andrew Jackson is censured
On this day in 1834, President Andrew Jackson is censured by the U.S. Senate. “[W]e should not be at all surprised,” one columnist...
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Mar 28, 20213 min read
This Day in History: William Blount, Signer of the Constitution
On this day in 1749, a future signer of the United States Constitution is born. William Blount would go on to serve as United States...
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Mar 26, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The Mount Vernon conference
On this day in 1785, George Washington receives commissioners from Virginia and Maryland. The gathering came to be known as the Mount...
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Mar 25, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Parliament passes the Quartering Act
On this day in 1765, Parliament passes the Quartering Act. Huh? What’s a Quartering Act? It’s a name that sounds foreign to modern ears....
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Mar 24, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Parliament discusses reconciliation with America
On this day in 1775, a member of Parliament rises and gives a speech in the British House of Commons. Edmund Burke urged members to...
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Mar 22, 20213 min read
This Day in History: USS Franklin's Amazing Survival (Pt. 2)
On this day in 1945, the aircraft carrier USS Franklin is miraculously saved. Just one day earlier, a Japanese Judy dive bomber had...
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Mar 20, 20213 min read
This Day in History: USS Franklin's Amazing Survival
On this day in 1945, USS Franklin is attacked by a Japanese dive bomber. Her crew thought she’d surely capsize—but she didn’t. Amazingly,...
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Mar 19, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The Stamp Act is repealed
On this day in 1766, the Stamp Act is repealed. That Act levied taxes upon American colonists despite our lack of representation in...
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Mar 18, 20213 min read
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