Religion & Government

Nov 263 min read

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...

This Day in History: George Washington vs. pacifist Quakers

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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...

This Day in History: Boston Massacre Orations

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Mar 52 min read

This Day in History: Boston Massacre Orations

On this day in 1770, tensions between British soldiers and American colonists erupt. British soldiers fire into a crowd in an event that...

This Day in History: Happy Thanksgiving!

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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...

This Day in History: The first Thanksgiving Proclamation

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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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Sep 12, 20232 min read

This Day in History: Aitken's Bible

On this day in 1782, the Continental Congress recommends a Bible to the residents of the United States. This particular translation was...

This Day in History: The first Continental Congress opens in prayer

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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...

This Day in History: “In God We Trust” restored to U.S. coins

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May 18, 20222 min read

This Day in History: “In God We Trust” restored to U.S. coins

On this day in 1908, Theodore Roosevelt signs an act restoring the motto “In God We Trust” to certain U.S. coins. Interesting, because...

This Day in History: Origins of the National Day of Prayer

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May 5, 20222 min read

This Day in History: Origins of the National Day of Prayer

On this day in 1988, President Ronald Reagan signs a law designating the first Thursday in May as the National Day of Prayer. Of course,...

This Month in History: Washington prepares for inauguration

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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...

This Day in History: George Washington squashes anti-Catholic demonstrations

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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...

This Day in History: George Washington’s memorable words to the Jewish people

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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...

This Day in History: “In God We Trust” becomes the national motto

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Jul 30, 20202 min read

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...

This Day in History: George Washington, the Baptists, & religious freedom

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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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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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