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This Day in History: Francis Vigo, Revolutionary War Hero
On or around this day in 1747, a little-known American hero is born in Italy. Francis Vigo was a Revolutionary War spy and financier who...
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Dec 13, 20243 min read
This Day in History: The Battle of Matson’s Ford
On this day in 1777, the British engage the Continental Army in the Battle of Matson’s Ford. The engagement occurred just as the...
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Dec 11, 20242 min read
This Day in History: Victory at Rugeley’s Mills
On this day in 1780, Patriot forces win a victory against South Carolina Loyalists at Rugeley’s Mills. The officer leading the Patriot...
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Dec 4, 20242 min read
This Day in History: Robert Livingston, little-known Founder
On this day in 1746, a future Patriot is born. Robert Livingston’s name is one that most Americans don’t recognize, but perhaps they...
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Nov 27, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Battle of Blackstock's
On this day in 1780, a motley band of American militia defeat the much-loathed Banastre “Bloody Ban” Tarleton at the Battle of...
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Nov 20, 20243 min read
This Day in History: The Battle of Fort Washington
On this day in 1776, the British demand that Patriots at Fort Washington surrender. Perhaps they thought Americans were discouraged and...
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Nov 15, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Charles Carroll, Signer of the Declaration
On this day in 1832, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. Charles Carroll of Carrollton was the last living signatory...
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Nov 14, 20243 min read
This Day in History: The "non-signers" of the Constitution
On this day in 1819, a delegate to the Constitutional Convention passes away. Caleb Strong of Massachusetts attended the Convention, but...
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Nov 7, 20243 min read
This Day in History: John Glover, unsung Revolutionary War hero
On this day in 1732, an American Patriot is born in Massachusetts. You may or may not know John Glover’s name, but you do know about the...
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Nov 5, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Israel Bissell's Long Ride
On this day in 1823, Israel Bissell passes away. Was he the real hero hiding behind the oft-told story of Paul Revere? Some people...
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Oct 24, 20243 min read
This Day in History: The American victory at Yorktown
On this day in 1781, British General Lord Charles Cornwallis raises a white flag of surrender to American General George Washington. An...
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Oct 17, 20242 min read
This Day in History: Thomas Stone, Signer of the Declaration
On this day in 1787, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. It’s been said that Thomas Stone died of a broken heart....
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Oct 5, 20242 min read
This Day in History: Calvin Coolidge on Liberty
On this day in 1924, Calvin Coolidge gives a speech. He discusses the mindset of our ancestors as they began their conflict with Great...
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Sep 25, 20242 min read
This Day in History: Americans win the first Battle of Saratoga
On this day in 1777, the first battle of Saratoga is fought at Freeman’s Farm. Technically, it was a British victory, but one British...
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Sep 19, 20243 min read
This Day in History: The Battle of Brandywine
On this day in 1777, George Washington’s army loses the Battle of Brandywine, yet the soldiers leave in good spirits. They’d put up a...
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Sep 11, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Submarines in the American Revolution
On this day in 1776, Americans launch the first submarine attack. They hoped to break a British blockade of New York harbor. The...
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Sep 6, 20243 min read
This Day in History: The Swamp Fox outwits Loyalists
On this day in 1780, Francis Marion wins a victory against Loyalist forces at the Battle of Blue Savannah. Marion later came to be known...
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Sep 4, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Battle of Cooch’s Bridge
On this day in 1777, the Battle of Cooch’s Bridge occurs. Some believe this battle was the first at which the Stars and Stripes were...
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Sep 3, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Washington’s miraculous escape
On this day in 1776, George Washington and his troops make a miraculous escape across the East River and into Manhattan. The British...
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Aug 29, 20243 min read
This Day in History: The British attack on Long Island
On this day in 1776, the British begin an effort against General George Washington’s troops, then stationed in Brooklyn and Manhattan....
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Aug 22, 20243 min read
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