This Day in History: “In God We Trust” becomes the national motto
On this day in 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs a law making “In God We Trust” the national motto. His action came just two...
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Jul 16, 20203 min read
This Day in History: George Washington chooses site for capital
On this day in 1790, George Washington signs a law designating an area near the Potomac River as America’s new national capital. The law...
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May 16, 20203 min read
This Day in History: The Citizen Genêt Affair
On this day in 1793, members of George Washington’s cabinet send him memos regarding the so-called “Citizen Genêt Affair.” Have you ever...
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May 1, 20202 min read
This Day in History: George Washington, the Baptists, & religious freedom
During this month in 1789, Washington responds to a letter from the United Baptist Churches of Virginia. These Baptists were worried: Was...
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Mar 28, 20202 min read
This Day in History: General George Washington approves a plot to kidnap Prince William Henry
On this day in 1782, General George Washington approves a plot to kidnap Prince William Henry, Son of King George III. Wait a minute....
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Jan 8, 20202 min read
This Day in History: George Washington’s State of the Union
On this day in 1790, George Washington delivers the very first State of the Union address. Did you know that Presidents are...
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Jan 7, 20203 min read
This Day in History: America's first presidential election
On this day in 1789, the first presidential electors are selected. Just a few weeks later, the Electoral College would elect George...
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May 28, 20192 min read
This Day in History: George Washington starts a war. Sort of.
On this day in 1754, a young George Washington experiences his first combat. Did you know that he was involved in an incident that helped...
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Sep 16, 20183 min read
This Day in History: George Washington’s close call at the Battle of the Clouds
On this day in 1777, George Washington’s army fights the Battle of the Clouds. Did divine intervention save the army from disaster? Some...
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Nov 5, 20162 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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