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The Anti-Federalist Papers: Centinel I
On this day in 1787, an author writing under the pseudonym “Centinel” writes his first contribution to the anti-Federalist Papers. These...
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Oct 5, 20242 min read
This Day in History: Thomas Stone, Signer of the Declaration
On this day in 1787, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. It’s been said that Thomas Stone died of a broken heart....
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Oct 5, 20242 min read
This Day in History: Seaman Second Class John Cullen
On this day in 1920, a future U.S. Coast Guardsman is born. John “Jack” Cullen is best known for his role in finding and stopping Nazi...
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Oct 2, 20243 min read
This Day in History: WWII Heroine Violet Cowden
On this day in 1916, a future aviation heroine is born. Violet (“Vi”) Thurn Cowden is best known for her service in the Women Airforce...
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Oct 1, 20243 min read
This Day in History: WWI Hero Frank Luke, Jr.
On this day in 1918, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Frank Luke, Jr., a.k.a. the “Balloon Buster,”...
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Sep 29, 20243 min read
The Anti-Federalist Papers: Cato I
On this day in 1787, an author writing under the pseudonym “Cato” writes his first contribution to the anti-Federalist Papers. As a...
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Sep 27, 20242 min read
This Day in History: The only Coast Guardsman to receive the Medal of Honor
On this day in 1942, a United States Coast Guardsman gives his life for a detachment of Marines. Signalman First Class Douglas Munro’s...
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Sep 27, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Reba Z. Whittle, Army nurse
On this day in 1944, a flight nurse is shot down and taken prisoner. Reba Z. Whittle was the only U.S. Army flight nurse to be held as a...
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Sep 27, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Old Abe, the original “Screaming Eagle”
On this day in 1864, an eagle by the name of “Old Abe” is given to the people of Wisconsin. He would later become the inspiration for the...
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Sep 26, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Calvin Coolidge on Liberty
On this day in 1924, Calvin Coolidge gives a speech. He discusses the mindset of our ancestors as they began their conflict with Great...
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Sep 25, 20242 min read
This Day in History: Tibor Rubin's bravery in Korea
On this day in 2005, a hero receives the Medal of Honor. Tibor “Ted” Rubin had survived imprisonment, both during World War II and the...
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Sep 23, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Bazooka Charlie, Tank Ace
On this day in 1944, the Battle of Arracourt is waged in France. During the course of that battle, Charles “Bazooka Charlie” Carpenter...
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Sep 20, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Americans win the first Battle of Saratoga
On this day in 1777, the first battle of Saratoga is fought at Freeman’s Farm. Technically, it was a British victory, but one British...
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Sep 19, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Air Force birthday
On this day in 1947, the United States Air Force is established. Did you know that the aviation arm of our military was part of the Army...
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Sep 18, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Happy Constitution Day!
On this day in 1787, delegates to the Constitutional Convention sign the Constitution. Perhaps you’ve heard what Benjamin Franklin did...
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Sep 17, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Oscar G. Johnson's Bravery in Italy
On this day in 1944, a hero begins a multi-day action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Oscar Godfrey Johnson, Jr. singlehandedly...
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Sep 16, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Our National Anthem
On this day in 1814, the British begin bombarding Fort McHenry. Famously, a young lawyer named Francis Scott Key watched the battle from...
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Sep 13, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Pearl Carter Scott, Aviator
On this day in 1930, a teenager becomes the youngest solo aviator to take to the skies. “Handling the controls like a seasoned transport...
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Sep 12, 20243 min read
This Day in History: John Joseph Tominac's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1944, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. John Joseph Tominac’s Medal citation reads like...
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Sep 12, 20243 min read
This Day in History: The Battle of Brandywine
On this day in 1777, George Washington’s army loses the Battle of Brandywine, yet the soldiers leave in good spirits. They’d put up a...
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Sep 11, 20243 min read
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