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This Day in History: Abraham Lincoln's "right makes might" speech
On this day in 1860, Abraham Lincoln gives a speech that would propel him toward the presidency. He wasn’t yet the well-known figure that...
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The Federalist Papers: No. 61
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 61 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) continues to address concerns about...
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This Day in History: The American Revolution (almost) starts in Salem
On this day in 1775, the American Revolution nearly begins in Salem, Massachusetts. Did you know that the “shot heard ‘round the world”...
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This Day in History: WWII's "Big Week"
On this day in 1944, the “Big Week” of World War II comes to an end. Allied forces had been pounding enemy targets for six consecutive...
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This Day in History: Roy P. Benavidez’s Medal of Honor
On this day in 1981, a member of the United States Army Special Forces receives the Medal of Honor. Surely no one had expected the...
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The Federalist Papers: No. 60
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 60 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) continues to address the provisions for...
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The Federalist Papers: No. 59
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 59 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) defends the election process for U.S....
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This Day in History: USS Bismarck Sea sunk
On this day in 1945, kamikazes plow into American warships near Iwo Jima. One aircraft carrier, the USS Bismarck Sea, was fatally...
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The Federalist Papers: No. 58
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 58 is published. It addresses the last of the four objections made to the composition of the...
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Feb 203 min read
This Day in History: First Post Office
On this day in 1792, George Washington signs an act to establish a post office. You would not recognize the 1700s version of the United...
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Feb 193 min read
This Day in History: Seth Pomeroy, nearly forgotten Patriot
On this day in 1777, a nearly forgotten American Revolutionary war hero passes away. Seth Pomeroy was almost 69 years old when the first...
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Feb 192 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 57
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 57 is published. Publius addresses a third concern raised against the House of Representatives:...
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Feb 174 min read
This Day in History: R. Geddie Herring's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1945, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Rufus “Geddie” Herring’s bravery came during...
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Feb 162 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 56
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 56 is published. Publius addresses the concern that the number of representatives in the House...
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Feb 143 min read
This Day in History: Nancy Hart, Revolutionary War Heroine
On this day in 1779, an unsung Revolutionary War heroine fights gallantly in the Battle of Kettle Creek! Or . . . maybe she didn’t. Nancy...
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Feb 133 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 55
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 55 is published. Publius continues his analysis of the House of Representatives. Is the number...
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Feb 133 min read
This Day in History: Chuck Yeager's Escape
On this day in 1923, Chuck Yeager is born. The legendary pilot is perhaps best known for being the first to break the sound barrier, but...
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Feb 122 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 54
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 54 is published. Publius is still dissecting the provisions regarding the House of...
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Feb 123 min read
This Day in History: Founders against slavery
On this day in 1790, the Pennsylvania Abolition Society submits a petition to Congress. The abolitionist group had been working to end...
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Feb 113 min read
This Day in History: Daniel "Chappie" James
On this day in 1920, an American hero is born. Daniel “Chappie” James Jr. is often remembered as the first black man to become a...
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