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This Day in History: Sarah Josepha Hale, the “Mother of Thanksgiving”
On this day in 1788, the “Mother of Thanksgiving” is born. Sarah Josepha Hale wore many hats during her lifetime. She was a writer and a...
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Oct 23, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Hostages rescued in Iraq
On this day in 2015, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Thomas Patrick Payne’s heroism came as he served...
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Oct 21, 20213 min read
This Day in History: John Glover outwits the British
On this day in 1776, Americans fight the Battle of Pell’s Point. The battle was later described as a “smart & close Skirmish” in which...
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Oct 18, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The Attempted Assassination of Teddy Roosevelt
On this day in 1912, Teddy Roosevelt is shot by a would-be assassin. By then, Roosevelt was a former President, but he was campaigning to...
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Oct 14, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The World Series imitates the Electoral College
On this day in 1960, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeat the New York Yankees to win the World Series. Bill Mazeroski hit a home run in the 9th...
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Oct 13, 20212 min read
This Day in History: The first celebration of Columbus Day
On this day in 1492, Christopher Columbus lands in the New World. Exactly 300 years later, New York City would hold the first Columbus...
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Oct 12, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Doris Miller, an “improbable American hero”
On this day in 1919, an “improbable American hero” is born. Doris “Dorie” Miller was the grandson of slaves and the son of poor Texas...
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Oct 12, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Agent 355 & the Culper Spy Ring
On or around this day in 1780, a female agent in one of Washington’s spy rings may have been arrested. Can you believe that this woman...
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Oct 9, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The British win a battle, but lose the war
On this day in 1777, American forces lose the Battle of Fort Montgomery and Fort Clinton. It was the latest in a long string of defeats...
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Oct 6, 20213 min read
This Day in History: How did the National Anthem come to be played at sporting events?
On this day in 1939, a football game is televised for the first time. The nation was not yet in the habit of playing the Star-Spangled...
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Sep 30, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Two WWI Heroes
On this day in 1918, two United States soldiers are mortally wounded during the Meuse Argonne Offensive. Both soldiers were recommended...
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Sep 28, 20213 min read
This Day in History: A Bill of Rights is proposed
On this day in 1789, Congress approves twelve amendments to the United States Constitution. Ultimately, ten of those amendments would be...
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Sep 25, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Nuclear war is narrowly averted
On this day in 1983, a computer glitch nearly begins a nuclear war between the Soviet Union and the United States. What a tragic mistake...
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Sep 25, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Seth Capron, American entrepreneur
On this day in 1762, Seth Capron is born in Attleboro, Massachusetts. He served as a soldier with George Washington, yet his most...
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Sep 23, 20212 min read
This Day in History: Abraham Lincoln nearly fights a duel
On this day in 1842, Abraham Lincoln nearly fights a duel. How on earth did “Honest Abe” manage to find himself in such a scrape? Lincoln...
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Sep 22, 20213 min read
This Day in History: George Washington’s victory at Harlem Heights
On this day in 1776, the Americans fought and won the Battle of Harlem Heights. It was a much-needed victory—and George Washington’s...
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Sep 16, 20212 min read
This Day in History: Gary M. Rose & His Medal of Honor
On this day in 1970, a Special Forces Medic concludes a four-day mission. Then-Sergeant Gary Michael “Mike” Rose had saved the lives of...
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Sep 14, 20213 min read
This Day in History: John Cromwell, a captain who went down with his ship
On this day in 1901, a hero is born. Captain John P. Cromwell would become the most senior submariner to receive the Medal of Honor...
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Sep 10, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The final days of the Constitutional Convention
On this day in 1787, the Constitutional Convention draws to a close. The delegates turned to the subject of constitutional amendments....
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Sep 10, 20212 min read
This Day in History: Supreme Court Justice William Paterson
On this day in 1806, William Paterson passes away. If you’ve heard of Paterson, then you probably know him for his work at the...
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Sep 9, 20213 min read
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