This Day in History: Elizabeth Cady Stanton
On this day in 1815, Elizabeth Cady is born into a prominent family in Johnstown, New York. She would go on to become a well-known...
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Oct 13 min read
This Day in History: WWII Heroine Violet Cowden
On this day in 1916, a future aviation heroine is born. Violet (“Vi”) Thurn Cowden is best known for her service in the Women Airforce...
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Sep 273 min read
This Day in History: Reba Z. Whittle, Army nurse
On this day in 1944, a flight nurse is shot down and taken prisoner. Reba Z. Whittle was the only U.S. Army flight nurse to be held as a...
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Aug 163 min read
This Day in History: Emma Didlake, WWII veteran
On this day in 2015, a heroine passes away. At the time of her passing, Emma “Big Mama” Didlake was believed to be the oldest female...
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Aug 133 min read
This Day in History: Famous sharpshooter Annie Oakley is born
On this day in 1860, the woman known as Annie Oakley is born. That wasn’t her real name, of course. The famous sharpshooter’s name at...
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Aug 64 min read
This Day in History: The Calutron Girls
On this day in 1945, the United States drops an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The action ultimately brought World War II...
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Jun 273 min read
This Day in History: Betsy Ross
At about this time in 1776, Betsy Ross works as a seamstress and an upholsterer. At least according to legend, she would make the first...
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May 122 min read
This Day in History: A Widow Sacrifices Her Home for the Patriot Cause
On this day in 1781, a female hero makes a little-known sacrifice for the Patriot cause. A widow, Rebecca Motte, gave Brigadier General...
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May 93 min read
This Day in History: First Lady Harriet Lane
On this day in 1830, Harriet Lane is born. The young Pennsylvanian would go on to act as First Lady for her uncle, James Buchanan. She...
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Apr 254 min read
This Day in History: Sybil Ludington, the female Paul Revere
On this day in 1777, Sybil Ludington Ogden, the so-called female Paul Revere, makes a daring midnight ride! You know about Revere’s ride,...
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Mar 193 min read
This Day in History: Lucy Coffey, WWII Veteran
On this day in 2015, a heroine passes away. At the time of her passing, Lucy Coffey was believed to be the oldest female military...
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Mar 63 min read
This Day in History: The Donut Dollies of Vietnam
At about this time in 1973, the American Red Cross moves the last of its personnel out of Vietnam. The Red Cross helped American troops...
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Jan 173 min read
This Day in History: Elsie Ott, U.S. Air Medal recipient
On this day in 1943, Second Lieutenant Elsie Ott departs on a grueling trip—the first intercontinental air evacuation flight. Ott was the...
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Jan 104 min read
This Day in History: Lenah Higbee, WWI Nurse
On this day in 1941, a heroine passes away. Lenah Higbee is best known as the first woman to receive the Navy Cross; it was awarded for...
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Dec 6, 20233 min read
This Day in History: The Nurses of Pearl Harbor
On this day in 1941, civilians and military on the Hawaiian island of Oahu enjoy a beautiful day, blissfully unaware that the United...
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Dec 2, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Quaker Mom Helps George Washington
On this day in 1777, a Quaker woman overhears British soldiers plotting an attack on George Washington’s army. She decides to act! Lydia...
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Nov 22, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Aviation pioneer Jerrie Mock
On this day in 1925, a future aviation pioneer is born. Geraldine “Jerrie” Mock is best known for her 1964 solo trip around the world—the...
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Sep 7, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Women Airforce Service Pilots
On this day in 1942, the first pilot qualifies to fly for the Women’s Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron. That squadron was a predecessor to the...
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Aug 8, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Rachel Silverthorn makes a daring ride
On this day in 1778, Rachel Silverthorn makes a daring ride. Tradition has it that she volunteered for her mission when no man would. She...
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Jun 30, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Lillian Kinkella Keil, Flight Nurse
On this day in 2005, a heroine passes away. Captain Lillian Kinkella Keil served as a flight nurse in both World War II and Korea. She...
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