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This Day in History: The top-secret Manhattan Project
On this day in 1945, the world’s first atomic bomb is detonated in New Mexico. The top-secret Manhattan Project had succeeded....
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Jul 16, 20213 min read
This Day in History: One of the women who came before Rosa Parks
On this day in 1944, a black woman refuses to give up her seat to a white passenger on a Greyhound bus in Virginia. No, it wasn’t Rosa...
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Jul 16, 20213 min read
This Day in History: General “Mad Anthony” Wayne takes Stony Point
On this day in 1779, General “Mad Anthony” Wayne launches an attack in New York. He and his men would take back the fort at Stony Point,...
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Jul 15, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Roy W. Harmon, Medal of Honor recipient
On this day in 1944, a U.S. soldier engages in a heroic action. Roy W. “Bill” Harmon would later receive the Medal of Honor for his...
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Jul 12, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Howard Hughes flies around the world
On this day in 1938, Howard Hughes nears the end of his flight around the world. He wasn’t the first to make such a flight, but he was...
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Jul 10, 20213 min read
This Day in History: William “Pits” Pitsenbarger, Medal of Honor recipient
On this day in 1944, a hero is born. William “Pits” Pitsenbarger once tried to quit high school to join the Army! Instead, he finished...
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Jul 8, 20213 min read
This Day in History: William Nakamura & Frank Ono's bravery in WWII
On this day in 1944, two soldiers engage in an action that would earn each a Medal of Honor. William K. Nakamura and Frank H. Ono were...
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Jul 3, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The three-day Battle of Gettysburg
On this day in 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg begins. Our nation should have been celebrating its 87th birthday that week. Instead, we...
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Jul 1, 20213 min read
This Day in History: "I do not, gentlemen, trust you!"
On this day in 1787, the Constitutional Convention is underway. A small state delegate stands up and addresses the large state delegates...
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Jun 30, 20212 min read
This Day in History: Amelia Earhart’s final flight
On this day in 1937, Amelia Earhart lands her twin-engine airplane in New Guinea. She and her navigator, Fred Noonan, were attempting to...
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Jun 29, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The U.S. Army Air Service & the first midair refueling
On this day in 1923, two biplanes conduct the first successful midair refueling. Well, sort of. They made the first midair transfer using...
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Jun 27, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Caesar Rodney & his midnight ride
On this day in 1784, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. Caesar Rodney is perhaps best known for his ride to...
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Jun 26, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The first American to fly
On this day in 1784, the first American “aviator” takes to the skies. Would you believe that this individual was none other than a...
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Jun 24, 20213 min read
This Day in History: “Give ’em Watts, boys!”
On this day in 1780, the Battle of Springfield is fought. The conflict was “one of the crucial turning points of the War for...
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Jun 23, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Americans raise a flag over Okinawa
On this day in 1945, Americans raise a flag over the Japanese island of Okinawa. The nearly three-month battle to capture the island was...
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Jun 22, 20212 min read
This Day in History: The Battle of Ramsour’s Mill devolves into a brawl
On this day in 1780, an outnumbered force of Patriot militia defeats more than 1,000 Loyalists at the Battle of Ramsour’s Mill. Although...
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Jun 20, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The fight for women's suffrage
On this day in 1873, Susan B. Anthony is convicted of casting an illegal vote. It was just one of the many milestones she would pass...
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Jun 18, 20212 min read
This Day in History: The Battle of Bunker Hill (pt. 2)
On this day in 1775, the Battle of Bunker Hill is fought. It was technically a British victory—but only technically. Instead, the battle...
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Jun 17, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The Woman who signed the Declaration of Independence
On this day in 1738, a publisher of the Declaration of Independence is born. Did you know that the Declaration, including the names of...
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Jun 16, 20212 min read
This Day in History: Battle of Bunker Hill (pt. 1)
On this day in 1775, roughly 1,000 American provincial soldiers gather at Cambridge. They received a blessing from the Reverend Samuel...
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Jun 16, 20213 min read
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