This Day in History: Revolutionary War Thanksgivings
At about this time in 1941, the fourth Thursday in November officially becomes a national holiday. You may know about modern Thanksgiving...
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Oct 233 min read
This Day in History: George Washington vs. pacifist Quakers
On or around this day in 1789, George Washington writes a letter to a minority religious group, the Quakers. “The liberty enjoyed by...
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Aug 293 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 223 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 72 min read
This Day in History: Happy Purple Heart Day!
On this day in 1782, General George Washington created a military award that would be the predecessor for the Purple Heart. Washington’s...
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Jun 273 min read
This Day in History: Betsy Ross
At about this time in 1776, Betsy Ross works as a seamstress and an upholsterer. At least according to legend, she would make the first...
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Jun 263 min read
This Day in History: Battle of Monmouth
On this day in 1778, George Washington prepares to strike the British near Monmouth Court House in New Jersey. The conflict that followed...
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May 223 min read
This Day in History: Washington refuses the title of “King.” Again.
On this day in 1782, George Washington responds to a shocking suggestion. Should ex-soldiers form a new state on the frontier? And should...
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May 72 min read
This Day in History: George Washington’s inaugural ball
On this day in 1789, the first inaugural ball is held. It wasn’t quite what we think of as a presidential ball, but it was a celebration,...
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Feb 163 min read
This Day in History: George Washington's Call to Service
On this day in 1789, George Washington receives a letter from his friend Henry Knox. The two had been awaiting the outcome of our...
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Jan 313 min read
This Day in History: Washington’s Birthday a federal holiday
On this day in 1879, Congress makes George Washington’s birthday a holiday. As far as the federal government is concerned, there is no...
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Jan 303 min read
This Day in History: George Washington's only trip abroad
On this day in 1752, George Washington returns home from a trip to Barbados. That four-month trip would prove to be the one and only time...
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Dec 26, 20232 min read
This Day in History: Victory at Trenton
On this day in 1776, General George Washington wins the Battle of Trenton. 1776 had been a difficult year. The victory provided a...
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Dec 25, 20233 min read
This Day in History: George Washington crosses the Delaware
On this day in 1776, General George Washington makes a harrowing trip across the Delaware River, in the dead of night. The tremendous...
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Dec 14, 20233 min read
This Day in History: George Washington passes away
On this day in 1799, President George Washington passes away. He was living in retirement at Mount Vernon at the time. The importance of...
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Nov 23, 20231 min read
This Day in History: Happy Thanksgiving!
At about this time in 1789, our country observes its first day of Thanksgiving and prayer. “[I]t is the duty of all Nations to...
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Oct 26, 20231 min read
This Day in History: George Washington dreads the presidency
On this day in 1788, George Washington writes a letter. He really did not want to be President. He did it anyway. What a guy. And what a...
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Oct 2, 20232 min read
This Day in History: The first Thanksgiving Proclamation
On this day in 1789, President George Washington issues his first Thanksgiving Proclamation. Congress had asked him to do so, and he...
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Jul 13, 20233 min read
This Day in History: George Washington rebukes the British
On this day in 1776, George Washington refuses to accept a letter from British Admiral Richard Howe. The admiral and his brother, General...
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Jun 15, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Washington appointed Commander-in-Chief
On this day in 1775, George Washington was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. That army had been created only one day...
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