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This Day in History: Virginia calls for a Declaration of Independence
On this day in 1776, the Virginia state legislature takes an action that would ultimately lead to our Declaration of Independence. Armed...
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May 15, 20203 min read
This Day in History: The “Bonus Army” comes to Washington, D.C.
On this day in 1933, a so-called “Bonus Army” protests in Washington, D.C. Less than one year earlier, the original Bonus Army had been...
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May 12, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Billy Halyburton’s sacrifice at Okinawa
On this day in 1945, a United States Navy hospital corpsman engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. William David...
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May 10, 20202 min read
This Day in History: The British Navy learns a lesson in humility
During this week in 1776, Patriot galleys battle two British warships on the Delaware River, near Philadelphia. Until this time, much of...
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May 7, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Elias Boudinot, President before George Washington?
On this day in 1740, an American Patriot is born. Did Elias Boudinot serve as President of the United States before George Washington...
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May 2, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Maryland Ratifies the Constitution
On this day in 1788, Maryland becomes the seventh state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. The state was home to Luther Martin and John...
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Apr 28, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Esek & Stephen Hopkins, two brothers who served the Patriot cause
On this day in 1718, Esek Hopkins is born. He would become the first Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Navy. But Esek wasn’t the only...
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Apr 26, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Battle of Petersburg
On this day in 1781, the Battle of Petersburg is fought in Virginia. Patriot militia in that battle were led by a Lutheran minister...
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Apr 25, 20203 min read
This Day in History: North Carolina's vote for independence
On this day in 1776, North Carolina’s Fourth Provincial Congress approves the Halifax Resolves. The decision was about as close to...
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Apr 12, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Gary Littrell’s four demanding days in Vietnam
On this day in 1970, an Army Ranger concludes an action that would ultimately earn him the Medal of Honor. Would you believe that...
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Apr 8, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Haym Salomon, Financial Hero of the American Revolution
On this day in 1740, a future American patriot was born in Leszno, Poland. Yes, you heard me right. An American patriot born in Poland!...
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Apr 7, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Rhode Island reluctantly ratifies Constitution
On this day in 1788, a legislative committee in Rhode Island reports that the United States Constitution had been rejected by the state....
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Apr 3, 20202 min read
This Day in History: Lou Hoover, a forgotten First Lady
On this day in 1874, a future First Lady is born. This gifted woman has been overshadowed a bit by her successor, Eleanor Roosevelt. What...
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Mar 29, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Parliament retaliates against Boston
On this day in 1774, the British House of Commons approves the Boston Port Act. Word of the Boston Tea Party had reached Britain, and...
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Mar 25, 20202 min read
This Day in History: A Signer of the Declaration loses all he holds dear
On this day in 1713, a future signer of the Declaration of Independence is born. Francis Lewis is perhaps best known for his signature on...
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Mar 21, 20202 min read
This Day in History: A bumpy opening for the First Congress
On this day in 1789, the United States Congress meets for the first time in New York. Or, at least, it tried to. The Constitution had...
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Mar 4, 20202 min read
This Day in History: The Battle of Brier Creek
On this day in 1779, American Patriots are defeated at Brier Creek. George Washington would later speak of the “unparalleled perseverence...
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Mar 3, 20203 min read
This Day in History: The British surrender to George Rogers Clark
On this day in 1779, the British surrender a fort in modern-day Indiana to George Rogers Clark. Wait. Indiana? A portion of the...
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Feb 25, 20203 min read
This Day in History: John Levitow & his Medal of Honor
On this day in 1969, Airman First Class John Levitow becomes the lowest ranking Air Force member ever to earn a Medal of Honor. He was...
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Feb 24, 20203 min read
This Day in History: The first casualty in the American Revolution
On this day in 1770, a conflict begins in Boston. By the next day, an 11-year-old boy was dead, shot by a British sympathizer. Some say...
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Feb 21, 20203 min read
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