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Oct 4, 20233 min read
This Day in History: The "other" Benedict Arnold
On this day in 1775, an accused Revolutionary War traitor is subjected to a court martial. A verdict was quickly reached, and George...
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Sep 29, 20233 min read
This Day in History: John André hanged for working with Benedict Arnold
On this day in 1780, the head of the British Secret Intelligence, John André, writes a letter to British General Sir Henry Clinton. André...
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Sep 26, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Matthew Thornton, Signer of the Declaration
At about this time in 1776, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is selected to serve in the Continental Congress. He wouldn’t be...
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Sep 25, 20233 min read
This Day in History: “Arnold has betrayed us!”
On this day in 1780, George Washington discovers Benedict Arnold’s treachery. “Arnold has betrayed us!” he reportedly lamented. “Whom can...
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Sep 24, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Benedict Arnold’s treachery exposed
On this day in 1780, British Major John André writes a letter to George Washington. He’d been caught with incriminating papers in his...
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Sep 21, 20233 min read
This Day in History: The beginning of the end for Benedict Arnold
On this day in 1780, Benedict Arnold secretly meets with British Major John André. His act of treason has become notorious. In fact, to...
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Sep 20, 20233 min read
This Day in History: The Great New York Fire of 1776
On this day in 1776, New York City burns. Did George Washington set the fire on purpose? The British thought so. General William Howe...
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Sep 8, 20232 min read
This Day in History: Battle of Eutaw Springs
On this day in 1781, the Battle of Eutaw Springs is fought. It would be the last major Revolutionary War battle fought south of Virginia....
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Sep 4, 20232 min read
This Day in History: The first Continental Congress opens in prayer
On this day in 1774, the first Continental Congress convenes at Carpenters’ Hall in Philadelphia. Its goal was to coordinate a response...
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Aug 30, 20232 min read
This Day in History: The odd duel between Christopher Gadsden and Robert Howe
On this day in 1778, Brigadier General Christopher Gadsden and Major General Robert Howe engage in a duel. Perhaps you remember Gadsden...
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Aug 18, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Battle of Bennington
On this day in 1777, Brigadier General John Stark writes a letter, reporting on his stunning victory at the Battle of Bennington. It was...
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Aug 16, 20232 min read
This Day in History: The Battle of Camden
On this day in 1780, Americans suffer a demoralizing defeat at the Battle of Camden. One brave officer died a heroic death! Another fled...
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Aug 13, 20232 min read
This Day in History: The struggle to negotiate a peace with Great Britain
On this day in 1782, John Adams writes a letter to John Jay. The latter gentleman was in Paris helping to negotiate a peace treaty...
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Aug 10, 20232 min read
This Day in History: Georgia defies the British government
On this day in 1774, the Sons of Liberty hold a meeting—except it was more than just a meeting! It was Georgia’s first formal act of...
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Aug 8, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Rachel Silverthorn makes a daring ride
On this day in 1778, Rachel Silverthorn makes a daring ride. Tradition has it that she volunteered for her mission when no man would. She...
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Jul 28, 20233 min read
This Day in History: The tragic fall of Fort Freeland
On this day in 1779, Fort Freeland falls to a force composed of British soldiers and Seneca warriors. But it did so only after a show of...
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Jul 27, 20233 min read
This Day in History: A Revolutionary War Battle in France?
On this day in 1778, a Revolutionary War battle is fought just off the coast of France. Wait. A battle near France?! In the Revolution?...
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Jul 23, 20232 min read
This Day in History: Bernardo de Gálvez, Spanish Governor — and American hero!
On this day in 1746, a future Spanish Governor and supporter of the Patriot cause is born in Malaga, Spain. You probably don’t know his...
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Jul 19, 20233 min read
This Day in History: The Penobscot Expedition
On this day in 1779, a fleet of American ships sails north from Boston towards Maine. The so-called Penobscot Expedition would end in...
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Jul 18, 20233 min read
This Day in History: American naval hero John Paul Jones
On this day in 1792, American naval hero John Paul Jones dies in Paris. He has been called one of the founders of the American Navy. Of...
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