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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: Arthur Jackson, the “one-man Marine Corps”
On this day in 2017, a hero passes away. Arthur “Bull” Jackson is known for his courageous service during the World War II Battle of...
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Jun 14, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Nazi saboteurs invade the United States
On this day in 1942, four Nazi saboteurs invade mainland America. They’d traveled across the Atlantic aboard a German submarine, coming...
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Jun 13, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The first naval battle of the American Revolution
On this day in 1775, conflict brews, ultimately prompting the first naval battle of the American Revolution. That battle is sometimes...
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Jun 11, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The Army “deserter” who got a medal from George Washington
On this day in 1783, George Washington awards the badge of military merit to a man who remains mostly unknown today. Daniel Bissell was...
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Jun 10, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Andrew Jackson passes away
On this day in 1845, Andrew Jackson passes away. The former President had lived long enough to see one last victory: He wanted Texas to...
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Jun 8, 20213 min read
This Day in History: An American sailor, captured by a German submarine
On this day in 1918, a Navy lieutenant is held as a German prisoner. Edouard Victor Michel Izac had been captured just a few days...
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Jun 7, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Ronald Reagan passes away
On this day in 2004, Ronald Reagan passes away after a long battle with Alzheimer's. During his farewell address to the nation, Reagan...
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Jun 5, 20212 min read
This Day in History: Attack on USS President Lincoln
On this day in 1918, an American destroyer drops depth charges on a German submarine. But a United States sailor was aboard that vessel!...
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Jun 1, 20213 min read
This Day in History: “If this be treason, make the most of it!”
On this day in 1765, Patrick Henry gives a rousing speech to the Virginia House of Burgesses. You may know Henry for his “give me liberty...
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May 29, 20212 min read
This Day in History: The first naval engagement of the American Revolution
On this day in 1775, American militia cross Chelsea Creek, near Boston. They would soon be engaged in the first naval engagement of the...
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May 26, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The Janitor who was a Medal of Honor recipient
On this day in 1918, a hero is born. William “Bill” Crawford is perhaps best known for shocking cadets at the Air Force Academy in the...
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May 19, 20213 min read
This Day in History: First Lt. John Robert Fox & his Medal of Honor
On this day in 1915, a hero is born. First Lt. John Robert Fox would go on to become one of only seven black men to receive the Medal of...
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May 18, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Lincoln nominated
On this day in 1860, the Republican Party nominates Abraham Lincoln for President. The Party was then brand new! It had been born from...
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May 18, 20213 min read
This Day in History: WWII hero Ben Kuroki
On this day in 1917, a hero is born. Ben Kuroki was the son of Japanese immigrants, then living in Nebraska. As a young man, he would...
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May 16, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps is created
On this day in 1942, the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps is created. For the first time, women would be allowed to serve with the Army....
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May 15, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The Siege of Charleston
On this day in 1780, Charleston falls to the British. The city had been under siege for weeks. Needless to say, the American surrender...
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May 12, 20212 min read
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
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