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This Day in History: A Signer of the Declaration forced to flee
On this day in 1779, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. He’d risked everything for the Patriot cause, yet he did...
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May 11, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Leslie Sabo, Medal of Honor recipient
On this day in 1970, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Specialist Four Leslie H. Sabo Jr. was the son...
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May 10, 20213 min read
This Day in History: V-E Day
On this day in 1945, Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day) is celebrated. Nazi Germany had finally surrendered to Allied forces. World War II...
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May 8, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Michael P. Murphy’s heroism in Afghanistan
On this day in 1976, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. U.S. Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy would become the first sailor to...
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May 7, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The Japanese attack Oregon
On this day in 1945, seven Americans are killed by a Japanese bomb—in Oregon!?! The Japanese had been trying to attack Americans on our...
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May 5, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The Gunpowder Incident nearly incites rebellion in Virginia
On this day in 1775, Patrick Henry prepares to face off against Virginia’s Royal Governor. The Gunpowder Incident was afoot! Naturally,...
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May 2, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Germans sink RMS Lusitania
On this day in 1915, RMS Lusitania leaves New York, bound for Liverpool. It should have been a routine Atlantic crossing. Instead, a...
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May 1, 20213 min read
This Day in History: President George Washington is inaugurated
On this day in 1789, George Washington is inaugurated as the first President of the United States. The inauguration occurred in New York:...
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Apr 30, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The Sultana, a Titanic-sized disaster, barely noticed
On this day in 1865, the SS Sultana explodes as it steams north up the Mississippi River. The loss was the biggest maritime disaster in...
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Apr 27, 20213 min read
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: 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
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