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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: 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: Patriots win the Battle of Colson’s Mill
On this day in 1780, the Battle of Colson’s Mill is fought and won by Patriot forces in North Carolina. The skirmish has been all but...
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Jul 21, 20203 min read
This Day in History: George Washington chooses site for capital
On this day in 1790, George Washington signs a law designating an area near the Potomac River as America’s new national capital. The law...
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Jul 16, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Jefferson and Adams renew their friendship
On this day in 1813, Abigail Adams sends a note to Thomas Jefferson. She had been upset and hadn’t communicated with him in years. Her...
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Jul 15, 20203 min read
This Day in History: A split Democratic Party faces the 1948 Election
On this day in 1948, the Democratic Party was on the verge of splitting in two. A group of southern delegates would soon march out of...
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Jul 14, 20203 min read
This Day in History: John Marshall, the Liberty Bell, & a life well lived
On this day in 1835, city bells toll as a funeral procession for Chief Justice John Marshall makes its way down Philadelphia streets....
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Jul 8, 20203 min read
This Day in History: FDR, Reagan, and the Electoral College
On this day in 1936, Franklin D. Roosevelt accepts the Democratic Party’s renomination for the presidency. He would go on to win the...
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Jun 27, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Ronald Eric Ray’s action against the Viet Cong
On this day in 1966, a United States Army lieutenant leads his company in an action against the Viet Cong. Ronald Eric Ray would receive...
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Jun 19, 20203 min read
This Day in History: George Washington writes his “Patcy”
On this day in 1775, George Washington writes his wife, Martha. He called her “my dear Patcy.” Only a handful of letters between George...
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Jun 17, 20203 min read
This Day in History: William Hooper, Signer of the Declaration
On this day in 1742, a future signer of the Declaration of Independence is born in Boston. William Hooper signed the Declaration less...
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Jun 17, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Ruth Law, daring aviatrix and “Queen of the Aces”
On this day in 1919, American aviatrix Ruth Law breaks an altitude record. It was just one of many records that she’d break! Indeed, Law...
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Jun 10, 20203 min read
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