This Day in History: Bennie Adkins at the Battle of A Shau
On this day in 1966, a Green Beret engages in a multi-day battle in Vietnam. The Army estimates that Bennie Adkins took out anywhere from...
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Mar 72 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 65
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 65 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) discusses the Senate’s role in...
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Mar 73 min read
This Day in History: A love story of the Revolution
On this day in 1777, future President John Adams writes three letters to his wife, Abigail Adams. The partnership and marriage between...
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Mar 63 min read
This Day in History: Pfc. Leonard M. Kravitz's bravery
On this day in 1951, a soldier engages in an action that would initially earn him the Distinguished Service Cross. Many decades later, a...
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Mar 63 min read
This Day in History: A Signer of the Declaration, in prison
On this day in 1809, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. The patriotic song “God Save our Thirteen States” is...
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Mar 63 min read
This Day in History: The Donut Dollies of Vietnam
At about this time in 1973, the American Red Cross moves the last of its personnel out of Vietnam. The Red Cross helped American troops...
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Mar 53 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 64
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 64 is published. John Jay returns as “Publius” for one final essay. He discusses the role of...
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Mar 52 min read
This Day in History: Boston Massacre Orations
On this day in 1770, tensions between British soldiers and American colonists erupt. British soldiers fire into a crowd in an event that...
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Mar 43 min read
This Day in History: Troy McGill's bravery in the Pacific
On this day in 1944, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Troy McGill single-handedly protected a crucial...
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Mar 13 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 63
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 63 is published. Publius continues his examination of the Senate. Another factor “illustrating...
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Feb 272 min read
This Day in History: Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge
On this day in 1776, a group of Patriots rout Loyalist forces at the Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge. To some, this battle was effectively...
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Feb 273 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 62
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 62 is published. Publius has wrapped up his discussion of the House. Now he moves on to the...
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Feb 272 min read
This Day in History: Remember the Alamo!
On this day in 1836, a group of Texans hold their ground during a siege at the Alamo. That siege and the battle that followed were among...
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Feb 262 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 61
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 61 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) continues to address concerns about...
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Feb 263 min read
This Day in History: Bruce P. Crandall's Medal of Honor
On this day in 2007, a hero receives the Medal of Honor. Bruce P. Crandall waited more than 40 years to receive the honor. “I’m still...
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Feb 263 min read
This Day in History: Navy Nurse Corps
On this day in 1944, women in the Navy Nurse Corps are given full military ranks for the first time. The Corps’ Superintendent, Sue...
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Feb 232 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 60
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 60 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) continues to address the provisions for...
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Feb 233 min read
This Day in History: Chuck Mawhinney, Legendary Marine
On this day in 1949, Charles “Chuck” Mawhinney is born. He is best known for his service in the United States Marine Corps during the...
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Feb 222 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 59
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 59 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) defends the election process for U.S....
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Feb 223 min read
This Day in History: The Great White Fleet
On this day in 1909, sixteen American battleships arrive at Hampton Roads, Virginia. This “Great White Fleet” of U.S. Navy vessels had...
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