This Day in History: Abraham Lincoln's "right makes might" speech
On this day in 1860, Abraham Lincoln gives a speech that would propel him toward the presidency. He wasn’t yet the well-known figure that...
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Feb 12, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Peter Cooper's American success story
On this day in 1791, an American entrepreneur is born. Because of this guy, we have Jell-o! ;) More importantly, we have a classic story...
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Jan 30, 20203 min read
This Day in History: The attempted assassination of President Andrew Jackson
On this day in 1835, a would-be assassin tries to shoot President Andrew Jackson. The assassination attempt stemmed from Jackson’s...
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Jan 28, 20203 min read
This Day in History: The Sixteenth Amendment is considered by the states
During this week in 1913, several states ratify the 16th Amendment. A proclamation would soon be issued by the U.S. Secretary of State,...
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Jan 16, 20203 min read
This Day in History: A tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr
On this day in 1801, Alexander Hamilton writes a scathing letter about then-presidential candidate Aaron Burr. “[G]reat Ambition...
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Jan 15, 20202 min read
This Day in History: The Democratic Party, the donkey, & the Father of the Political Cartoon
On this day in 1870, a popular cartoonist publishes an image that would ultimately connect the Democratic Party with the donkey. Have you...
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Nov 12, 20192 min read
This Day in History: Ellis Island releases its last immigrant
On this day in 1954, Ellis Island releases its last immigrant. The island’s immigration center had been in operation since 1892. Did you...
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May 21, 20193 min read
This Day in History: Clara Barton founds the American Red Cross
On this day in 1881, the American Association of the Red Cross is founded by Clara Barton. She must have been one determined lady. She...
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Jan 29, 20193 min read
This Day in History: William McKinley, one of our lesser-known Presidents
On this day in 1843, William McKinley is born. He is one of those Presidents that you don’t hear too much about, perhaps in part because...
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Dec 10, 20183 min read
This Day in History: Andrew Jackson issues the Nullification Proclamation
On this day in 1832, President Andrew Jackson issues the Nullification Proclamation. In it, he claimed that states may not declare...
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Nov 18, 20182 min read
This Day in History: Railroad companies create the first time zones
On this day in 1883, railroad companies create the first time zones. Yes, you heard that right. Private individuals saw a problem and...
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May 19, 20183 min read
This Day in History: John Quincy Adams signs the Tariff of Abominations
On this day in 1828, John Quincy Adams signs legislation that would come to be known as the Tariff of Abominations. The law was one of...
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Nov 8, 20173 min read
This Day in History: USS San Jacinto picks a fight with Great Britain
On this day in 1861, the captain of the USS San Jacinto fires shots at a British mail steamer, the RMS Trent. He seizes two Confederate...
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Nov 7, 20173 min read
This Day in History: William Henry Harrison & the Battle of Tippecanoe
On this day in 1811, the Battle of Tippecanoe is fought between Shawnee warriors and Americans led by future President William Henry...
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