This Day in History, by Tara Ross

Feb 19, 20243 min read

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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Feb 16, 20242 min read

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...

This Day in History: George Washington's Call to Service

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Feb 16, 20243 min read

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...

This Day in History: Jefferson DeBlanc's bravery in the skies

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Feb 15, 20243 min read

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...

This Day in History: The fall of Fort Donelson

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Feb 15, 20243 min read

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...

This Day in History: Stars and Stripes Saluted for First Time

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Feb 14, 20243 min read

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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Feb 13, 20243 min read

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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Feb 12, 20242 min read

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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Feb 9, 20242 min read

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...

This Day in History: Thomas Selfridge, aviation pioneer

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Feb 8, 20243 min read

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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Feb 8, 20242 min read

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...

This Day in History: The Great Baltimore Fire

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Feb 7, 20243 min read

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...

This Day in History: Apollo 14 returns from the moon

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Feb 7, 20243 min read

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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Feb 6, 20243 min read

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”...

This Day in History: Archie Van Winkle's bravery in Korea

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Feb 6, 20243 min read

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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Feb 5, 20242 min read

The Federalist Papers: No. 50

On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 50 is published. Publius continues to address the best system of addressing constitutional...

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Feb 2, 20243 min read

The Federalist Papers: No. 49

On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 49 is published. I know that many readers of this page are working toward an Article V...

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Feb 1, 20242 min read

The Federalist Papers: No. 48

On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 48 is published. James Madison (a.k.a. “Publius”) continues his discussion of separation of...

This Day in History: The Last WWI Veteran

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Feb 1, 20244 min read

This Day in History: The Last WWI Veteran

On this day in 1901, Frank Woodruff Buckles is born. He became best known for his longevity: He was the last living American veteran of...

This Day in History: Washington’s Birthday a federal holiday

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Jan 31, 20243 min read

This Day in History: Washington’s Birthday a federal holiday

On this day in 1879, Congress makes George Washington’s birthday a holiday. As far as the federal government is concerned, there is no...

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