This Day in History: The British evacuate New York — at long last!
On this day in 1783, the British finally evacuate New York, which had been their headquarters during the American Revolution. Maybe you...
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Nov 5, 20212 min read
This Day in History: George Washington squashes anti-Catholic demonstrations
On this day in 1775, Washington issues a stern rebuke to his soldiers. They were planning to celebrate an anti-Catholic holiday known as...
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Oct 23, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Tench Tilghman's midnight ride
On this day in 1781, George Washington’s aide-de-camp continues a multi-day ride from Yorktown to Philadelphia. You might know about Paul...
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Sep 19, 20212 min read
This Day in History: George Washington bids the nation farewell (again)
On this day in 1796, George Washington bids the nation farewell. He was retiring from the presidency and making his last exit from public...
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Aug 24, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Dolley Madison saves Washington’s portrait
On this day in 1814, First Lady Dolley Madison saves a full-length portrait of George Washington from British troops. She also saved some...
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Aug 12, 20213 min read
This Day in History: George Washington, Charles Lee, & a court martial
On this day in 1778, General Charles Lee’s court martial ends with a guilty verdict. But who is Charles Lee? Well, it seems that if...
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Jul 9, 20213 min read
This Day in History: A young George Washington becomes a hero in Virginia
On this day in 1755, a young George Washington becomes the “hero of the Monongahela.” Only one year earlier, h’d been given an early...
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Jun 10, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The Army “deserter” who got a medal from George Washington
On this day in 1783, George Washington awards the badge of military merit to a man who remains mostly unknown today. Daniel Bissell was...
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Jun 2, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Martha Washington: Famous, but “completely unknown”
On this day in 1731, future First Lady Martha Washington is born. History has relegated Martha to a simple label: George’s wife. What a...
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May 22, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Martha Washington passes away
On this day in 1802, Martha Washington passes away. Her family mourned her passing, but Martha herself was ready to go. She would finally...
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Apr 30, 20213 min read
This Day in History: President George Washington is inaugurated
On this day in 1789, George Washington is inaugurated as the first President of the United States. The inauguration occurred in New York:...
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Mar 31, 20212 min read
This Day in History: The Daughter of Mount Vernon
On this day in 1779, Eleanor “Nelly” Parke Custis is born. She has been called the “Daughter of Mount Vernon,” because she was raised by...
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Mar 13, 20213 min read
This Day in History: George Washington is posthumously promoted
On this day in 1978, George Washington is posthumously promoted. It had been more than two centuries since the American Revolution began....
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Feb 23, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Baron von Steuben arrives at Valley Forge
On this day in 1778, Baron von Steuben arrives at Valley Forge. His task? To better train and organize the soldiers in the American army....
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Feb 4, 20212 min read
This Day in History: George Washington is unanimously elected President
On this day in 1789, George Washington is unanimously elected President of the United States by the Electoral College. He would be...
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Jan 9, 20213 min read
This Day in History: George Washington, patron of aviation pioneers?
On this day in 1793, the first successful balloon flight is made from American soil. Did you know that President George Washington was in...
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Nov 13, 20202 min read
This Day in History: George Washington tours the new American nation
On this day in 1789, George Washington returns from his first presidential tour. Our first President thought it important to visit every...
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Nov 5, 20203 min read
This Day in History: George Washington & his stepson
On this day in 1781, George Washington’s stepson passes away. It had been less than three weeks since Washington’s victory over British...
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Sep 9, 20203 min read
This Day in History: George Washington’s changing views on slavery
On this day in 1786, George Washington writes a letter on a difficult topic. His views on slavery had been changing for many years....
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Aug 18, 20202 min read
This Day in History: George Washington’s memorable words to the Jewish people
On this day in 1790, George Washington writes his famous letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island. He was then visiting...
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