This Day in History: Samuel Chase, the only Supreme Court Justice to be impeached
On this day in 1805, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Chase’s impeachment trial comes to an end. He is acquitted of all charges. Chase...
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Jan 14, 20223 min read
This Day in History: William Whipple, signer of the Declaration of Independence
On this day in 1730, William Whipple, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, is born in modern-day Kittery, Maine. Whipple would...
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Aug 2, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The Declaration of Independence is signed
On this day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence is signed. If you’re surprised to hear that it wasn’t signed on July 4, then you’re...
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Apr 1, 20212 min read
This Day in History: John Morton, Signer of the Declaration
On or around this day in 1777, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. Pennsylvania’s nickname, “the Keystone State,”...
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Mar 11, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Robert Treat Paine, nearly forgotten Founder
On this day in 1731, a future signer of the Declaration of Independence is born. Robert Treat Paine is another nearly forgotten Founder...
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Mar 7, 20213 min read
This Day in History: “My hand trembles, but my heart does not!”
On this day in 1707, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is born. Maybe you remember seeing Stephen Hopkins's shaky signature on...
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Jan 23, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The pacifist who signed the Declaration
On this day in 1730, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is born in Princeton, New Jersey. Joseph Hewes was born in a Quaker...
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Sep 10, 20203 min read
This Day in History: A Signer of the Declaration with a lot to lose
On this day in 1736, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is born in Virginia. Carter Braxton was a wealthy and influential man...
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Jun 17, 20203 min read
This Day in History: William Hooper, Signer of the Declaration
On this day in 1742, a future signer of the Declaration of Independence is born in Boston. William Hooper signed the Declaration less...
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May 19, 20202 min read
This Day in History: Josiah Bartlett, Signer of the Declaration of Independence
On this day in 1795, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. In the modern-day show “West Wing,” President Josiah...
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Apr 26, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Esek & Stephen Hopkins, two brothers who served the Patriot cause
On this day in 1718, Esek Hopkins is born. He would become the first Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Navy. But Esek wasn’t the only...
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Mar 21, 20202 min read
This Day in History: A Signer of the Declaration loses all he holds dear
On this day in 1713, a future signer of the Declaration of Independence is born. Francis Lewis is perhaps best known for his signature on...
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Feb 15, 20202 min read
This Day in History: “Let us prepare for the Worst. We can Die here but once.”
On this day in 1726, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is born. Abraham Clark must have had nerves of steel! On the day the...
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Jan 4, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Thomas Nelson, Jr., Signer of the Declaration
On this day in 1789, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. Thomas Nelson, Jr. was a prominent Virginian during his...
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Oct 1, 20192 min read
This Day in History: Richard Stockton, signer of the Declaration
On this day in 1730, Richard Stockton is born near Princeton, New Jersey. He was the only signer of the Declaration of Independence to be...
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Aug 5, 20192 min read
This Day in History: The Signer who disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle
On this day in 1749, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is born in South Carolina. Thomas Lynch, Jr.’s life would come to a...
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Nov 27, 20183 min read
This Day in History: Robert Livingston, little-known (but critical) Founder
On this day in 1746, a future Patriot is born. Robert Livingston’s name is one that most Americans don’t recognize, but perhaps they...
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Nov 23, 20183 min read
This Day in History: Edward Rutledge, youngest signer of the Declaration
On this day in 1749, a future signer of the Declaration of Independence is born. Edward Rutledge would be the youngest person to affix...
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