This Day in History: Drew Dix's bravery in Vietnam
On this day in 1944, a hero is born. Drew Dennis Dix is currently one of four Medal of Honor recipients to hail from Pueblo, Colorado....
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Dec 14, 20233 min read
This Day in History: George Washington passes away
On this day in 1799, President George Washington passes away. He was living in retirement at Mount Vernon at the time. The importance of...
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Dec 13, 20232 min read
The Anti-Federalist Papers: Cato VI
On this day in 1787, an author writing under the pseudonym “Cato” writes his sixth contribution to the anti-Federalist Papers. These...
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Dec 13, 20232 min read
The Anti-Federalist Papers: Brutus V
On this day in 1787, an author writing under the pseudonym “Brutus” writes his fifth contribution to the anti-Federalist Papers. These...
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Dec 13, 20232 min read
This Day in History: Elijah Clarke, semi-forgotten hero
On or around this day in 1799, Elijah Clarke passes away. He’s been called an “an effective successful guerilla commander” whose...
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Dec 12, 20232 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 21
On this day in 1787, Federalist Paper No. 21 is published. The Federalist Papers are a collection of essays that were published in New...
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Dec 11, 20232 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 20
On this day in 1787, Federalist Paper No. 20 is published. The Federalist Papers are a collection of essays that were published in New...
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Dec 10, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Patriots win the Battle of Great Bridge
On this day in 1775, American militia Colonel William Woodford reports his victory at the Battle of Great Bridge in Virginia. “This was a...
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Dec 8, 20232 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 19
On this day in 1787, Federalist Paper No. 19 is published. The Federalist Papers are a collection of essays that were published in New...
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Dec 7, 20232 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 18
On this day in 1787, Federalist Paper No. 18 is published. The Federalist Papers are a collection of essays that were published in New...
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Dec 7, 20233 min read
This Day in History: The attack on Pearl Harbor
On this day in 1941, the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor. The results for the United States Navy were disastrous. Our Pacific Fleet took a...
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Dec 6, 20233 min read
This Day in History: The Nurses of Pearl Harbor
On this day in 1941, civilians and military on the Hawaiian island of Oahu enjoy a beautiful day, blissfully unaware that the United...
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Dec 5, 20232 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 17
On this day in 1787, Federalist Paper No. 17 is published. The Federalist Papers are a collection of essays that were published in New...
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Dec 5, 20233 min read
This Day in History: George Washington’s army at the Battle of Whitemarsh
On this day in 1777, George Washington’s army engages in the Battle of Whitemarsh. Fortunately, Washington knew that the British were...
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Dec 4, 20232 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 16
On this day in 1787, Federalist Paper No. 16 is published. The Federalist Papers are a collection of essays that were published in New...
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Dec 4, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Thomas Hudner's attempt to save a friend
On this day in 1950, Lt. (J.G.) Thomas Hudner crash lands in Korea. He was trying to save the life of Ensign Jesse Brown, the first black...
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Dec 2, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Quaker Mom Helps George Washington
On this day in 1777, a Quaker woman overhears British soldiers plotting an attack on George Washington’s army. She decides to act! Lydia...
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Nov 29, 20231 min read
This Day in History: Jefferson on Government
On this day in 1802, Jefferson writes a letter. “If we can but prevent the government from wasting the labours of the people,” he wrote,...
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Nov 28, 20233 min read
This Day in History: First Marine Commandant
On this day in 1775, a Philadelphia tavern owner is commissioned as commanding officer of the newly formed Marines. Samuel Nicholas...
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Nov 27, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Robert Kennemore's bravery in Korea
On this day in 1950, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Robert “Bob” Kennemore’s bravery came as he...
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