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 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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- 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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- Apr 9, 2017
- 3 min
This Day in History: The British win the Battle of the Saintes
On this day in 1782, the Battle of the Saintes begins. The battle was fought over the course of four days. Ultimately, the British...
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- Apr 3, 2017
- 3 min
This Day in History: Pfc. Walter C. Wetzel’s “unhesitating sacrifice”
On this day in 1945, a United States soldier throws himself on two grenades, saving the lives of those around him. Pfc. Walter C. Wetzel...
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- Mar 18, 2017
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Medal of Honor & 24 Nearly Overlooked Heroes
On this day in 2014, twenty-four soldiers are belatedly awarded the Medal of Honor in a ceremony at the White House. A congressional...
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- Mar 9, 2017
- 3 min
This Day in History: Lincoln’s cabinet contemplates the situation at Ft. Sumter
On this day in 1861, a newly inaugurated President Abraham Lincoln holds his first full cabinet meeting. What should be done about Fort...
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- Mar 1, 2017
- 2 min
This Day in History: The 1971 Bombing of the U.S. Capitol
On this day in 1971, an unidentified person calls the Capitol switchboard in the wee hours of the morning. “This building will blow up in...
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- Feb 7, 2017
- 2 min
This Day in History: George Washington goes to bat for his chaplains
On this day in 1776, General George Washington notifies his troops of a new policy regarding chaplains’ pay. He’d set out to get better...
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- Jan 29, 2017
- 3 min
This Day in History: An Escape from Fort Independence
On this day in 1777, Major General William Heath retreats from Fort Independence. His decision ends a failed mission to harass and...
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- Jan 20, 2017
- 2 min
This Day in History: The History of Presidential Inaugurations
On this day in history, twelve United States Presidents have been inaugurated—and we will inaugurate yet another today. We didn’t used to...
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- Jan 13, 2017
- 3 min
This Day in History: The British raid Prudence Island, Rhode Island
On this day in 1776, Americans rebuff British forces who are raiding Prudence Island, in the colony of Rhode Island. The British wanted...
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- Jan 4, 2017
- 3 min
This Day in History: Enoch Crosby, Revolutionary War Spy
On this day in 1750, Enoch Crosby is born in Massachusetts. Crosby would go on to be a Patriot soldier, then a spy, during the American...
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- Nov 17, 2016
- 2 min
This Day in History: Who stole $1 million from a young American government?
On this day in 1783, Samuel Swartwout is born in Poughskeepie, New York. He is perhaps best known for his role in the Swartwout-Hoyt...
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