The Federalist Papers: No. 58
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 58 is published. It addresses the last of the four objections made to the composition of the...
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This Day in History: Frederick Douglass, abolitionist
On this day in 1895, Frederick Douglass passes away. He’d once been a slave, but he’d gone on to become one of the most noted and...
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This Day in History: George "Bud" Day's heroism in Vietnam
On this day in 1925, a hero is born. George “Bud” Day served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He served as a Marine,...
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The Federalist Papers: No. 57
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 57 is published. Publius addresses a third concern raised against the House of Representatives:...
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This Day in History: Aaron Burr arrested for treason
On this day in 1807, former Vice President Aaron Burr is arrested for treason. Less than three years earlier, he had killed Alexander...
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This Day in History: Medals of Honor at Iwo Jima
On this day in 1945, United States Marines make a dangerous amphibious landing on the shores of Iwo Jima. One officer would later...
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The Federalist Papers: No. 56
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 56 is published. Publius addresses the concern that the number of representatives in the House...
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This Day in History: George Washington's Call to Service
On this day in 1789, George Washington receives a letter from his friend Henry Knox. The two had been awaiting the outcome of our...
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This Day in History: Jefferson DeBlanc's bravery in the skies
On this day in 1921, a hero is born. Jefferson DeBlanc was just a young boy when he discovered a love for aviation. An airplane had made...
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This Day in History: The fall of Fort Donelson
On this day in 1862, Confederate forces attempt to break out of Fort Donelson. The effort did not succeed; instead, the Union victory...
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This Day in History: Stars and Stripes Saluted for First Time
On this day in 1778, the Continental Navy sloop Ranger sails into a French bay, proudly flying the American flag. It fires 13 guns,...
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The Federalist Papers: No. 55
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 55 is published. Publius continues his analysis of the House of Representatives. Is the number...
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The Federalist Papers: No. 54
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 54 is published. Publius is still dissecting the provisions regarding the House of...
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The Federalist Papers: No. 53
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 53 is published. Publius continues his examination of the House of Representatives. The...
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This Day in History: Thomas Selfridge, aviation pioneer
On this day in 1882, a future aviation pioneer is born. Thomas E. Selfridge’s name isn’t well known, but he was among those working to...
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The Federalist Papers: No. 52
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 52 is published. Publius is ready to begin an examination of each part of government. In this...
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This Day in History: The Great Baltimore Fire
On this day in 1904, the Great Baltimore Fire breaks out. The conflagration would decimate more than 1,500 buildings across at least 70...
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This Day in History: Apollo 14 returns from the moon
On this day in 1971, the crew of Apollo 14 returns to Earth. The astronauts had just become the third NASA crew to walk on the moon....
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The Federalist Papers: No. 51
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 51 is published. Publius has been following a train of thought regarding “separation of powers”...
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This Day in History: Archie Van Winkle's bravery in Korea
On this day in 1952, a hero receives the Medal of Honor. Colonel Archie Van Winkle is one of only two Medal recipients to hail from the...
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