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This Day in History: Augusta is retaken by Patriots
On this day in 1781, a Loyalist colonel surrenders the city of Augusta to American forces. Was the writing on the wall? The British...
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Jun 5, 20203 min read
Electoral College opponents hope COVID-19 will help them
“You never want a serious crisis to go to waste,” former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel once said. “And what I mean by that is...
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Jun 2, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Mecklenburg County, N.C. rebukes King George III
On this day in 1775, the Mecklenburg Resolves are adopted by colonial leaders in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. State leaders would...
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May 31, 20202 min read
This Day in History: Andrew Jackson kills Charles Dickinson in a duel
On this day in 1806, future President Andrew Jackson kills Charles Dickinson in a duel. Jackson participated in many duels during his...
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May 30, 20203 min read
This Day in History: JFK’s “Moon Shot” Speech
On this day in 1961, John F. Kennedy shakes the country into action with a memorable address. “I believe that this nation,” he told...
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May 25, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Tench Coxe & the Second Amendment
On this day in 1755, Tench Coxe is born in Philadelphia. Was he a Patriot or a Loyalist? People weren’t so sure at first. But he...
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May 22, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Josiah Bartlett, Signer of the Declaration of Independence
On this day in 1795, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. In the modern-day show “West Wing,” President Josiah...
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May 19, 20202 min read
This Day in History: The Citizen Genêt Affair
On this day in 1793, members of George Washington’s cabinet send him memos regarding the so-called “Citizen Genêt Affair.” Have you ever...
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May 16, 20203 min read
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 27, 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
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