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 15, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps is created
On this day in 1942, the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps is created. For the first time, women would be allowed to serve with the Army....
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May 14, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Dicey Langston’s midnight dash to save her brother
On this day in 1766, a little-known Patriot is born in South Carolina. At the age of 15, Dicey Langston would make a Paul Revere-like...
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Apr 4, 20212 min read
This Day in History: Mary Draper, unsung heroine
On this day in 1719, an American heroine is born. No books would ever be written about this woman. She would never receive any awards or...
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Apr 1, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Jonita Bonham, heroic flight nurse
On this day in 1922, a heroine is born. Jonita Ruth Bonham would go on to become a nurse—and to serve in both World War II and Korea. She...
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Feb 14, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The Legend of Nancy Hart, Revolutionary War Heroine
On this day in 1779, an unsung Revolutionary War heroine fights gallantly in the Battle of Kettle Creek! Or . . . maybe she didn’t. Nancy...
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Feb 13, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Mammy Kate saves a future Governor
At about this time in 1779, a slave known as Mammy Kate performs a heroic deed. Or did she? “Mammy Kate’s story,” one historian...
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Feb 10, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Aleda Lutz, Army Nurse Corps
On this day in 1942, a daughter of German immigrants enlists in the Army Nurse Corps. Aleda Lutz would become one of a handful of World...
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Jan 22, 20212 min read
This Day in History: The tragedy of the "other" Molly Pitcher
On this day in 1832, Revolutionary War patriot Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley passes away. Mary is often accepted as the woman behind the folk...
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Jan 19, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Hedy Lamarr, an unexpected heroine
On this day in 2000, Hedy Lamarr passes away. She was a well-known actress—but also a scientist who made a huge contribution to the...
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Sep 27, 20202 min read
This Day in History: Unsung Revolutionary War heroine, Mary Digges Lee
On this day in 1780, General George Washington receives an offer of help from a group of women in Maryland. Many of my history posts have...
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Sep 23, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Victoria Woodhull is born
On this day in 1838, Victoria California Claflin is born. If you’ve heard of her, then you probably know her as Victoria Woodhull, the...
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Sep 12, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Betty Zane’s daring dash for gunpowder saves Ft. Henry
On this day in 1782, a 16-year-old girl makes a daring dash for gunpowder. Betty Zane made her run even as a group of British soldiers...
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Sep 1, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Phillis Wheatley, first black American to publish a book of poetry
On this day in 1773, Phillis Wheatley becomes the first black American to have a book of poetry published. Very little is known about...
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Aug 15, 20202 min read
This Day in History: The Heroines of Bryan's Station
On this day in 1782, the Siege of Bryan’s Station begins. Once again, a group of American women showed incredible bravery—and their...
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Jun 10, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Ruth Law, daring aviatrix and “Queen of the Aces”
On this day in 1919, American aviatrix Ruth Law breaks an altitude record. It was just one of many records that she’d break! Indeed, Law...
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Nov 22, 20193 min read
This Day in History: Anne “Mad Anne” Trotter Bailey passes away
On this day in 1825, Anne “Mad Anne” Trotter Bailey passes away in Ohio. She has been called the Heroine of the Kanawha Valley. Not a lot...
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Feb 1, 20192 min read
This Day in History: The Battle of Cowan’s Ford & the incident at Torrence’s Tavern
On this day in 1781, Americans lose the Battle of Cowan’s Ford. They also suffer a devastating incident at nearby Torrence’s Tavern. It...
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Jan 22, 20192 min read
This Day in History: The Legend of Molly Pitcher
On this day in 1832, Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley, one of the patriotic women behind the folk hero “Molly Pitcher,” dies in Pennsylvania....
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Jan 10, 20193 min read
This Day in History: Folk hero Anna Warner “Mother” Bailey passes away
On this day in 1851, folk hero Anna Warner “Mother” Bailey passes away. She is known for two acts of bravery and patriotism, the first of...
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