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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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...
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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 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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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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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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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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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...
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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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