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The Federalist Papers: No. 4
On this day in 1787, Federalist Paper No. 4 was published. It was another in the series of essays defending the Constitution to the...
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Nov 7, 20242 min read
This Day in History: The "non-signers" of the Constitution
On this day in 1819, a delegate to the Constitutional Convention passes away. Caleb Strong of Massachusetts attended the Convention, but...
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Nov 7, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Abraham Lincoln elected President of the United States
On this day in 1860, Abraham Lincoln is elected President of the United States. Such an achievement must have seemed impossible during...
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Nov 6, 20243 min read
The Anti-Federalist Papers: John DeWitt III
On this day in 1787, an author writing under the pseudonym “John DeWitt” writes his third contribution to the anti-Federalist Papers....
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Nov 5, 20242 min read
This Day in History: John Glover, unsung Revolutionary War hero
On this day in 1732, an American Patriot is born in Massachusetts. You may or may not know John Glover’s name, but you do know about the...
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Nov 5, 20243 min read
Electoral College Myth #4: The Electoral College makes it easy to steal elections
Welcome to my series of myths/facts about our unique presidential system. There are many common misconceptions about our Electoral...
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Nov 4, 20243 min read
This Day in History: John Basilone's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1916, a hero is born. “Manila John” Basilone would go on to become the only Marine to earn both a Navy Cross and a Medal...
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Nov 4, 20243 min read
Electoral College Myth #3: The Electoral College is undemocratic
Welcome to my series of myths/facts about our unique presidential system! There are many common misconceptions about our Electoral...
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Nov 3, 20243 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 3
On this day in 1787, Federalist Paper No. 3 was published. Eventually, 85 papers would be written in defense of the new Constitution . ....
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Nov 3, 20242 min read
The Anti-Federalist Papers: Brutus II
On this day in 1787, an author writing under the pseudonym “Brutus” writes his second contribution to the anti-Federalist Papers. These...
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Nov 1, 20242 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 2
On this day in 1787, the second in a series of essays defending the Constitution was published in New York’s Independent Journal....
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Oct 31, 20242 min read
This Day in History: USS Philadelphia destroyed
On this day in 1803, the Tripolitans capture a stranded American vessel. Mere months later, Navy legend Stephen Decatur would set that...
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Oct 31, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Martha Jefferson
On this day in 1748, Martha Wayles, future wife of Thomas Jefferson, is born. Martha “Patty” Wayles Skelton Jefferson is a bit of a...
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Oct 30, 20243 min read
Electoral College Myth #2: The Founders did not trust the people
Welcome to my series of myths/facts about our unique presidential system! There are many common misconceptions about our Electoral...
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Oct 29, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Tragedy hits the Cal Poly football team
On this day in 1960, a plane carrying the Cal Poly football team crashes in Ohio. The tragedy was the first airline crash involving a...
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Oct 29, 20243 min read
This Day in History: WWII Hero Lucian Adams
On this day in 1944, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. SSgt. Lucian Adams didn’t plan to serve in the...
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Oct 28, 20243 min read
This Day in History: What Were the Federalist Papers?
On this day in 1787, “Publius” publishes an essay defending the Constitution in several New York newspapers. Publius?! Publius who? Most...
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Oct 27, 20242 min read
The Anti-Federalist Papers: John DeWitt II
On this day in 1787, an author writing under the pseudonym “John DeWitt” writes his second contribution to the anti-Federalist Papers....
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Oct 27, 20242 min read
The Anti-Federalist Papers: Cato III
On this day in 1787, an author writing under the pseudonym “Cato” writes his third contribution to the anti-Federalist Papers. These...
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Oct 25, 20242 min read
This Day in History: The Man Who Saved the World
On this day in 1962, the United States Navy spots a Russian submarine near Bermuda. What followed was “not only the most dangerous...
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Oct 25, 20243 min read
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