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This Day in History: Connecticut ratifies the U.S. Constitution
On this day in 1788, Connecticut becomes the fifth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. The state had come a long way! Just one year...
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Jan 9, 20203 min read
This Day in History: George Washington’s State of the Union
On this day in 1790, George Washington delivers the very first State of the Union address. Did you know that Presidents are...
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Jan 8, 20202 min read
This Day in History: America's first presidential election
On this day in 1789, the first presidential electors are selected. Just a few weeks later, the Electoral College would elect George...
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Jan 7, 20203 min read
This Day in History: The (almost) 14th state to join the Union, the State of Franklin
On this day in 1784, the State of Franklin declares its independence from North Carolina. Did you know that a state named Franklin could...
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Aug 23, 20192 min read
This Day in History: The Whiskey Rebellion “wantonly threatens” America
On this day in 1794, the so-called Whiskey Rebellion reaches its high point. The rebellion ultimately failed, but George Washington would...
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Aug 1, 20193 min read
This Day in History: What if the U.S. never had paper money?
On this day in 1792, the Coinage Act creates the U.S. Mint and provides for the construction of a new building in Philadelphia. That...
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Apr 2, 20192 min read
This Day in History: Congress, the U.S. Capitol — and a tornado!?
On this day in 1800, Congress meets for the first time in the U.S. Capitol. Congressmen wouldn’t get to stay for too long. Did you know...
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Nov 17, 20183 min read
This Day in History: Who stole $1 million from a young American government?
On this day in 1783, Samuel Swartwout is born in Poughskeepie, New York. He is perhaps best known for his role in the Swartwout-Hoyt...
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Nov 17, 20162 min read
This Day in History: The Annapolis Convention, a predecessor to the Constitutional Convention
On this day in 1786, James Madison writes a letter to Thomas Jefferson. Madison is preparing to attend the Annapolis Convention, a...
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Aug 12, 20163 min read
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