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This Day in History: “Let us prepare for the Worst. We can Die here but once.”
On this day in 1726, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is born. Abraham Clark must have had nerves of steel! On the day the...
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Feb 15, 20202 min read
This Day in History: Peter Cooper's American success story
On this day in 1791, an American entrepreneur is born. Because of this guy, we have Jell-o! ;) More importantly, we have a classic story...
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Feb 12, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Carr’s Fort, Kettle Creek, & the Revolution in the South
On this day in 1779, American Patriots end a conflict at Carr’s Fort in Georgia. They’d abandoned a probable victory in order to pursue a...
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Feb 11, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Massachusetts ratifies the Constitution
On this day in 1788, Massachusetts becomes the sixth state to ratify the Constitution. It was a close call, though. The state had nearly...
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Feb 6, 20203 min read
This Day in History: The attempted assassination of President Andrew Jackson
On this day in 1835, a would-be assassin tries to shoot President Andrew Jackson. The assassination attempt stemmed from Jackson’s...
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Jan 30, 20203 min read
This Day in History: The Sixteenth Amendment is considered by the states
During this week in 1913, several states ratify the 16th Amendment. A proclamation would soon be issued by the U.S. Secretary of State,...
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Jan 28, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Future First Lady Julia Dent Grant is born
On this day in 1826, future First Lady Julia Dent Grant is born. Her love story with Ulysses S. Grant is not well known, but “they shared...
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Jan 26, 20203 min read
This Day in History: New Hampshire ratifies the Bill of Rights
On this day in 1790, New Hampshire ratifies eleven amendments to the United States Constitution. These amendments (plus one other) had...
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Jan 25, 20202 min read
This Day in History: Sergeant Truman Olson at the Battle of Anzio
On this day in 1945, a U.S. army sergeant is posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Truman Olson had given his life during the bloody...
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Jan 21, 20202 min read
This Day in History: Folk hero Ethan Allen is born
On this day in 1738, folk hero Ethan Allen is born. He is best known for his contributions to the founding of Vermont. Nevertheless, he...
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Jan 21, 20203 min read
This Day in History: The First Bloodshed of the Revolution
On this day in 1770, the Battle of Golden Hill occurs. The incident has been called “the first bloodshed of the Revolution.” Yes, you saw...
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Jan 19, 20203 min read
This Day in History: A tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr
On this day in 1801, Alexander Hamilton writes a scathing letter about then-presidential candidate Aaron Burr. “[G]reat Ambition...
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Jan 16, 20203 min read
This Day in History: The Democratic Party, the donkey, & the Father of the Political Cartoon
On this day in 1870, a popular cartoonist publishes an image that would ultimately connect the Democratic Party with the donkey. Have you...
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Jan 15, 20202 min read
This Day in History: Connecticut ratifies the U.S. Constitution
On this day in 1788, Connecticut becomes the fifth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. The state had come a long way! Just one year...
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Jan 9, 20203 min read
This Day in History: George Washington’s State of the Union
On this day in 1790, George Washington delivers the very first State of the Union address. Did you know that Presidents are...
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Jan 8, 20202 min read
This Day in History: America's first presidential election
On this day in 1789, the first presidential electors are selected. Just a few weeks later, the Electoral College would elect George...
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Jan 7, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Thomas Nelson, Jr., Signer of the Declaration
On this day in 1789, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. Thomas Nelson, Jr. was a prominent Virginian during his...
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Jan 4, 20203 min read
This Day in History: The Battle of the Bulge & Sgt. Charles MacGillivary’s Medal of Honor
On this New Years’ Day in 1945, Americans fight the Battle of the Bulge in freezing temperatures. Would you believe the cold saved at...
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Jan 1, 20203 min read
This Day in History: The British capture of Savannah
On this day in 1778, British forces begin landing at Girardeau’s Plantation, in Georgia. They would capture Savannah from Americans the...
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Dec 28, 20193 min read
This Day in History: The “Father of Texas” passes away
On this day in 1836, the “Father of Texas,” Stephen F. Austin, passes away. Mere months earlier he had written that the “prosperity of...
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Dec 27, 20193 min read
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