This Day in History, by Tara Ross

Jun 24, 20243 min read

This Day in History: Pedro Cano, WWII Hero

On this day in 1952, a World War II hero is tragically killed in a car crash. It’s been said that Pedro Cano “seemingly was an...

This Day in History: Teddy Roosevelt & chaos in 1912

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Jun 22, 20243 min read

This Day in History: Teddy Roosevelt & chaos in 1912

On this day in 1912, ex-President Theodore Roosevelt storms out of the Republican Party convention. Perhaps you know that Roosevelt...

This Day in History: The Japanese attack Oregon

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Jun 21, 20242 min read

This Day in History: The Japanese attack Oregon

On this day in 1942, a Japanese submarine launches an attack on a fort in Oregon. Wait. What? A fort in Oregon, far away from so many...

This Day in History: Jared Monti's bravery in Afghanistan

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Jun 21, 20243 min read

This Day in History: Jared Monti's bravery in Afghanistan

On this day in 2006, a team of Americans comes under attack. Jared C. Monti was among these men. He was known for his toughness, his...

This Day in History: The origins of Juneteenth

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Jun 19, 20243 min read

This Day in History: The origins of Juneteenth

On this day in 1865, slaves in Galveston, Texas, learn that they are free. The anniversary of today’s events has come to be known as...

This Day in History: The War of 1812, the “forgotten” war

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Jun 18, 20243 min read

This Day in History: The War of 1812, the “forgotten” war

On this day in 1812, President James Madison signs a declaration of war against the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. His...

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Jun 13, 20242 min read

This Day in History: Happy Flag Day!

Happy Flag Day! Did you know that today’s holiday would not exist but for the actions of a 19-year old schoolteacher from Wisconsin? In...

This Day in History: The Carlisle Commission

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Jun 13, 20243 min read

This Day in History: The Carlisle Commission

On this day in 1778, the Continental Congress receives peace overtures from the so-called Carlisle Commission. Let’s just say that the...

This Day in History: George H.W. Bush in World War II

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Jun 12, 20243 min read

This Day in History: George H.W. Bush in World War II

On this day in 1924, George H.W. Bush is born. You know him as the 41st President of the United States, but do you know about his...

This Day in History: Joseph Warren, hero of Bunker Hill

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Jun 11, 20243 min read

This Day in History: Joseph Warren, hero of Bunker Hill

On this day in 1741, a great Patriot is born. You may know him as the man who sent Paul Revere off on his ride, but he was far more than...

This Day in History: Richard McCool, WWII Hero

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Jun 10, 20243 min read

This Day in History: Richard McCool, WWII Hero

On this day in 1945, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Lt. Richard M. McCool, Jr. was just 23 years old...

This Day in History: Richard E. Bush's Medal of Honor at Okinawa

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Jun 7, 20242 min read

This Day in History: Richard E. Bush's Medal of Honor at Okinawa

On this day in 2004, a hero passes away. Richard E. Bush received the Medal of Honor for his heroism during World War II. Bush was an...

This Day in History: D-Day's Medals of Honor

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Jun 5, 20243 min read

This Day in History: D-Day's Medals of Honor

On this day in 1944, Allied troops land on the beaches of Normandy, France. This year is the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion! Did...

This Day in History: D-Day's 80th Anniversary

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Jun 5, 20243 min read

This Day in History: D-Day's 80th Anniversary

On this day in 1944, Allied troops land on the beaches of Normandy, France. Today is the 80th anniversary of D-Day! That effort was...

This Day in History: The decisive blow at Midway

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Jun 4, 20243 min read

This Day in History: The decisive blow at Midway

On this day in 1942, the Battle of Midway is fought. The Japanese had taken Americans by surprise at Pearl Harbor mere months before. Now...

This Day in History: Thomas Fowler's bravery in Italy

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Jun 3, 20243 min read

This Day in History: Thomas Fowler's bravery in Italy

On this day in 1944, an American hero is killed in action. Thomas “Tom” Fowler’s life wasn’t supposed to end in Italy, thousands of miles...

This Day in History: Captain James Jack's Ride

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May 31, 20243 min read

This Day in History: Captain James Jack's Ride

At about this time in 1775, a Patriot begins a long horseback ride from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Philadelphia. The ride was long and...

This Day in History: William A. Shomo's aerial battle

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May 30, 20243 min read

This Day in History: William A. Shomo's aerial battle

On this day in 1918, a hero is born. William Shomo would go on to serve in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He fought in an...

This Day in History: Robert Foley's Medal of Honor

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May 30, 20243 min read

This Day in History: Robert Foley's Medal of Honor

On this day in 1941, a hero is born. Robert F. Foley originally thought he’d be a basketball star. After all, he had 15 offers to play...

This Day in History: WWII’s “Forgotten Battle” in Alaska

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May 29, 20243 min read

This Day in History: WWII’s “Forgotten Battle” in Alaska

On this day in 1943, Japanese launch a banzai charge during the Battle of Attu. That battle would soon end with an American victory! The...

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