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This Day in History: George Washington’s changing views on slavery
On this day in 1786, George Washington writes a letter on a difficult topic. His views on slavery had been changing for many years....
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Sep 9, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Robert D. Maxwell, conscientious objector turned hero
On this day in 1944, a hero throws himself on a grenade to save his fellow soldiers. Amazingly, Robert D. Maxwell would live to tell the...
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Sep 7, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Wake Island is returned to American hands
On this day in 1945, Wake Island is finally returned to American hands. The Japanese had been in possession of the island since December...
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Sep 4, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Phillis Wheatley, first black American to publish a book of poetry
On this day in 1773, Phillis Wheatley becomes the first black American to have a book of poetry published. Very little is known about...
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Sep 1, 20203 min read
This Day in History: The History of the Liberty Bell
On or around this day in 1752, the Liberty Bell is transported up the Delaware River toward Philadelphia. On September 1, a city official...
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Aug 27, 20203 min read
This Day in History: One of the last survivors of the Boston Tea Party
On this day in 1742, George Robert Twelves Hewes is born in Boston. He would later become one of the last survivors of the Boston Tea...
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Aug 25, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Dirk J. Vlug's one-man attack on enemy tanks
On this day in 1916, a hero is born. Like so many in his generation, Dirk J. Vlug would be called upon to fight evil half a globe away....
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Aug 20, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Future President Benjamin Harrison is born
On this day in 1833, future President Benjamin Harrison is born. He is perhaps best known as one of the few to win the White House with...
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Aug 20, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Calvin Coolidge's 1924 election campaign
On this day in 1924, Calvin Coolidge vacations at his family home in Vermont. He needed a break from his presidential campaign. He was...
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Aug 19, 20203 min read
This Day in History: George Washington’s memorable words to the Jewish people
On this day in 1790, George Washington writes his famous letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island. He was then visiting...
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Aug 18, 20202 min read
This Day in History: The Heroines of Bryan's Station
On this day in 1782, the Siege of Bryan’s Station begins. Once again, a group of American women showed incredible bravery—and their...
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Aug 15, 20202 min read
This Day in History: Everett Alvarez, Jr.’s long ordeal in North Vietnam
On this day in 1964, a U.S. Navy pilot arrives at the soon-to-be-infamous “Hanoi Hilton.” LTJG Everett Alvarez, Jr. would spend a...
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Aug 11, 20203 min read
This Day in History: The Purple Heart Battalion of World War II
Today is Purple Heart Day! On this day in 1782, General George Washington creates a military award that would be the predecessor for the...
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Aug 7, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Major Richard Bong, Ace of Aces
On this day in 1945, America’s “Ace of Aces” is killed during a routine test flight in California. Major Richard Bong’s death came just...
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Aug 6, 20203 min read
This Day in History: The War of 1812 & a British siege of Fort Erie
On this day in 1814, the British besiege Fort Erie. It had been mere days since American and British forces had clashed at the Battle of...
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Aug 4, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Calvin Coolidge becomes President in the middle of the night
On this day in 1923, Calvin Coolidge takes the presidential oath of office. It was about 2:30 in the morning, and the former Vice...
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Aug 3, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Colorado, 1876, & the Electoral College
On this day in 1876, Colorado is admitted to the Union as the 38th state. America was then celebrating its 100th birthday, which is why...
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Aug 1, 20202 min read
This Day in History: Britain's half-hearted attempt to reconcile
On this day in 1775, Congress rejects a plan of reconciliation that had been offered by the British. But did the British Prime Minister...
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Jul 31, 20202 min read
This Day in History: “In God We Trust” becomes the national motto
On this day in 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs a law making “In God We Trust” the national motto. His action came just two...
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Jul 30, 20202 min read
This Day in History: The Bloodiest Land Battle in the War of 1812
On this day in 1814, Americans consider renewing a battle that had begun the day before, but they decide to retreat instead. The Battle...
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Jul 26, 20202 min read
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