This Day in History, by Tara Ross

Mar 6, 20243 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 5, 20243 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...

This Day in History: Boston Massacre Orations

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Mar 5, 20242 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...

This Day in History: Troy McGill's bravery in the Pacific

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Mar 4, 20243 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 1, 20243 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...

This Day in History: Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge

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Feb 27, 20242 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 27, 20243 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...

This Day in History: Remember the Alamo!

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Feb 27, 20242 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 26, 20242 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...

This Day in History: Bruce P. Crandall's Medal of Honor

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Feb 26, 20243 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 26, 20243 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 23, 20242 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...

This Day in History: Chuck Mawhinney, Legendary Marine

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Feb 23, 20243 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 22, 20242 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....

This Day in History: The Great White Fleet

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Feb 22, 20243 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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Feb 20, 20243 min read

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...

This Day in History: Frederick Douglass, abolitionist

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Feb 20, 20243 min read

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...

This Day in History: George "Bud" Day's heroism in Vietnam

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Feb 19, 20243 min read

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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Feb 19, 20242 min read

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:...

This Day in History: Aaron Burr arrested for treason

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Feb 19, 20243 min read

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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