taraMar 18, 20173 minThis Day in History: The Medal of Honor & 24 Nearly Overlooked HeroesOn this day in 2014, twenty-four soldiers are belatedly awarded the Medal of Honor in a ceremony at the White House. A congressional...
taraMar 9, 20173 minThis Day in History: Lincoln’s cabinet contemplates the situation at Ft. SumterOn this day in 1861, a newly inaugurated President Abraham Lincoln holds his first full cabinet meeting. What should be done about Fort...
taraMar 1, 20172 minThis Day in History: The 1971 Bombing of the U.S. CapitolOn this day in 1971, an unidentified person calls the Capitol switchboard in the wee hours of the morning. “This building will blow up in...
taraFeb 7, 20172 minThis Day in History: George Washington goes to bat for his chaplainsOn this day in 1776, General George Washington notifies his troops of a new policy regarding chaplains’ pay. He’d set out to get better...