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Oct 3, 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 14, 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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May 24, 20232 min read
This Day in History: Virginia takes a stand against Great Britain
On this day in 1774, the Virginia House of Burgesses takes a stand against Great Britain. The colonists were fed up! The British...
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Feb 10, 20232 min read
This Day in History: The failed attempt to kidnap General George Washington
On this day in 1780, Lt. Gen. Wilhelm von Knyphausen and his men attempt to capture General George Washington. Did you know that there...
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Nov 4, 20223 min read
This Day in History: George Washington faces mutiny
On this day in 1777, George Washington faces the possibility of mutiny. One of his officers had been working to undermine him—but now...
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Sep 6, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Marquis de Lafayette, adopted son of George Washington
On this day in 1757, a future Revolutionary War hero is born—in France! Do you know about the Marquis de Lafayette, the Frenchman who...
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Aug 25, 20223 min read
This Day in History: George Washington’s mother passes away
On this day in 1789, George Washington’s mother passes away from breast cancer. Did you ever wonder about his mother? Did the two get...
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Jul 3, 20223 min read
This Day in History: The only time George Washington surrendered
On this day in 1754, a young Colonel George Washington surrenders his “Fort Necessity” to the French. It was the only time he ever...
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May 20, 20222 min read
This Day in History: George Washington tries to retire
On this day in 1792, George Washington writes to James Madison. His first term was coming to a close, and he wanted to retire from public...
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Apr 1, 20222 min read
This Month in History: Washington prepares for inauguration
During this month in 1789, George Washington receives many letters from civic groups, churches, and elected officials. He was mere days...
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Mar 21, 20222 min read
This Day in History: President George Washington tours the Southern states
On this day in 1791, George Washington begins a 3-month tour of the Southern states. As the first President, Washington considered it...
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Mar 15, 20223 min read
This Day in History: George Washington squashes a military coup
On this day in 1783, George Washington brings the so-called Newburgh Conspiracy to an end. The potential military coup had been festering...
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Feb 22, 20223 min read
This Day in History: George Washington is born in Virginia
On this day in 1732, George Washington is born. “No American is more completely misunderstood than George Washington,” one of his...
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Feb 4, 20223 min read
This Day in History: George Washington’s new spy ring
On this day in 1777, George Washington issues orders to Nathaniel Sackett, making him director of a new spy ring in the New York area....
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Jan 6, 20223 min read
This Day in History: George Washington marries Martha Dandridge Custis
On this day in 1759, George Washington marries Martha Dandridge Custis. They had known each other for less than 10 months, and Martha had...
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Dec 23, 20212 min read
This Day in History: General George Washington resigns
On this day in 1783, General George Washington resigns his commission as Commander-in-Chief of the American army. Okay. So we’ve all...
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Dec 12, 20213 min read
This Day in History: George Washington’s final wish
On this day in 1799, George Washington writes one of the last letters that he would ever write. He couldn’t then know it, but he was mere...
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Dec 4, 20213 min read
This Day in History: George Washington’s final farewell to the Army
On this day in 1783, George Washington says his final goodbye to a group of officers at Fraunces Tavern in New York. New York had served...
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Dec 3, 20213 min read
This Day in History: An early form of biological warfare?
On this day in 1775, Americans receive a report that the British were working to spread smallpox among their ranks. Was it an early form...
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