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Mar 16, 20223 min read

This Day in History: The United States Military Academy at West Point is founded

On this day in 1802, the United States Military Academy at West Point is founded. The academy has trained some of America’s greatest...

This Day in History: Andrew Jackson’s raucous inauguration

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Mar 4, 20223 min read

This Day in History: Andrew Jackson’s raucous inauguration

On this day in 1829, Andrew Jackson is inaugurated for the first time. The event was a raucous affair that would surely never be allowed...

This Day in History: John Adams on the American Revolution

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Feb 13, 20222 min read

This Day in History: John Adams on the American Revolution

On this day in 1818, President John Adams reflects back on the American Revolution. Was the real Revolution to be found in the battles...

This Day in History: William Taft's ambitious wife

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Feb 2, 20223 min read

This Day in History: William Taft's ambitious wife

On this day in 1930, William Taft resigns his position as Chief Justice of the United States. He remains the only person to serve both on...

This Day in History: "History is a Journey"

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Jan 21, 20222 min read

This Day in History: "History is a Journey"

On this day in 1985, Ronald Reagan is publicly inaugurated for the second time. Today's story is a simple one, but perhaps it's also a...

This Day in History: (Almost) First Lady Ellen Arthur

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Jan 12, 20223 min read

This Day in History: (Almost) First Lady Ellen Arthur

On this day in 1880, the wife of a future President passes away. Ellen Arthur would have been one of our First Ladies, if only she’d...

This Day in History: First Lady Jane Pierce's heartbreak

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Jan 6, 20223 min read

This Day in History: First Lady Jane Pierce's heartbreak

On this day in 1853, a train carrying President-elect Franklin Pierce and his family derails just outside Andover, Massachusetts. One...

This Day in History: “Silent Cal” passes away

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Jan 5, 20222 min read

This Day in History: “Silent Cal” passes away

On this day in 1933, President Calvin Coolidge passes away. He was a man known for his dedication to the Constitution and his...

This Day in History: James Garfield, nearly forgotten President

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Nov 19, 20213 min read

This Day in History: James Garfield, nearly forgotten President

On this day in 1831, future President James Garfield is born on a farm in Ohio. His childhood was spent helping his impoverished mother...

This Day in History: The controversial Jefferson Memorial

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Nov 15, 20213 min read

This Day in History: The controversial Jefferson Memorial

On this day in 1939, a cornerstone is laid for the Jefferson Memorial. Statues of America’s third President have become controversial in...

This Day in History: The unexpected wedding of Mary & Abraham Lincoln

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Nov 4, 20213 min read

This Day in History: The unexpected wedding of Mary & Abraham Lincoln

On this day in 1842, Mary Todd marries Abraham Lincoln, giving almost no notice to her family. Her family was not exactly pleased with...

This Day in History: The Attempted Assassination of Teddy Roosevelt

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Oct 14, 20213 min read

This Day in History: The Attempted Assassination of Teddy Roosevelt

On this day in 1912, Teddy Roosevelt is shot by a would-be assassin. By then, Roosevelt was a former President, but he was campaigning to...

This Day in History: Abraham Lincoln nearly fights a duel

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Sep 22, 20213 min read

This Day in History: Abraham Lincoln nearly fights a duel

On this day in 1842, Abraham Lincoln nearly fights a duel. How on earth did “Honest Abe” manage to find himself in such a scrape? Lincoln...

This Day in History: Andrew Jackson passes away

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Jun 8, 20213 min read

This Day in History: Andrew Jackson passes away

On this day in 1845, Andrew Jackson passes away. The former President had lived long enough to see one last victory: He wanted Texas to...

This Day in History: Ronald Reagan passes away

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Jun 5, 20212 min read

This Day in History: Ronald Reagan passes away

On this day in 2004, Ronald Reagan passes away after a long battle with Alzheimer's. During his farewell address to the nation, Reagan...

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May 18, 20213 min read

This Day in History: Lincoln nominated

On this day in 1860, the Republican Party nominates Abraham Lincoln for President. The Party was then brand new! It had been born from...

This Day in History: Abraham Lincoln’s burial — and an attempt to kidnap his body

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May 4, 20213 min read

This Day in History: Abraham Lincoln’s burial — and an attempt to kidnap his body

On this day in 1865, Abraham Lincoln is buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois. Did you know that an attempt was later...

This Day in History: Thomas Jefferson is born

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Apr 13, 20213 min read

This Day in History: Thomas Jefferson is born

On this day in 1743, Thomas Jefferson is born. You already know that he drafted the Declaration of Independence. But did you know that he...

This Day in History: Ronald Reagan survives an attempt on his life

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Mar 30, 20213 min read

This Day in History: Ronald Reagan survives an attempt on his life

On this day in 1981, Ronald Reagan is shot by a would-be assassin. The President was then leaving an event at the Washington Hilton Hotel...

This Day in History: President Andrew Jackson is censured

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Mar 28, 20213 min read

This Day in History: President Andrew Jackson is censured

On this day in 1834, President Andrew Jackson is censured by the U.S. Senate. “[W]e should not be at all surprised,” one columnist...

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