This Day in History: The “Fighting Chaplain,” another forgotten Revolutionary War hero
On this day in 1781, the “Fighting Chaplain” is killed. Reverend James Caldwell had long been a thorn in the side of the British. Indeed,...
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Nov 23, 20231 min read
This Day in History: Happy Thanksgiving!
At about this time in 1789, our country observes its first day of Thanksgiving and prayer. “[I]t is the duty of all Nations to...
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Nov 22, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Aviation pioneer Jerrie Mock
On this day in 1925, a future aviation pioneer is born. Geraldine “Jerrie” Mock is best known for her 1964 solo trip around the world—the...
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Nov 22, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Connecticut’s Forgotten Hero
On this day in 1740, little-known Revolutionary War hero Thomas Knowlton is born. He’s been called “Connecticut’s Forgotten Hero” and a...
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Nov 21, 20233 min read
This Day in History: The (almost) forgotten Charleston Tea Party
On this day in 1774, the South Carolina Gazette reports on the so-called Charleston Tea Party. You’ve heard of the Boston Tea Party, of...
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Nov 20, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Walter Joseph Marm, Jr. in Vietnam
On this day in 1941, a hero is born. Did anyone really expect Walter “Joe” Marm to become a war hero? His father once tried to teach him...
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Nov 17, 20233 min read
This Day in History: The "Heidi Game"
On this day in 1968, the infamous “Heidi Game” is played. The fierce contest between the New York Jets and the Oakland Raiders led to...
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Nov 16, 20232 min read
This Day in History: Franksgiving
During this month in 1941, Thanksgiving is celebrated on two different dates. The federal government and some states celebrated the...
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Nov 15, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Americans defend Fort Mifflin
On this day in 1777, Americans evacuate Fort Mifflin. These brave soldiers had held out against the British for several weeks, giving...
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Nov 14, 20233 min read
This Day in History: The Unlucky "Willie Dee"
On this day in 1943, a U.S. Navy destroyer accidentally torpedoes the battleship USS Iowa, then ferrying Franklin D. Roosevelt across the...
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Nov 13, 20233 min read
This Day in History: David Champagne's bravery in Korea
On this day in 1932, a hero is born. David B. Champagne would go on to join the United States Marine Corps, later becoming the only Rhode...
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Nov 10, 20232 min read
This Day in History: United States Marine Corps Birthday
Happy birthday to the United States Marine Corps! On this day in 1775, the Continental Congress passed a resolution requiring that “two...
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Nov 9, 20233 min read
This Day in History: A massive blackout cripples the Northeast
On this day in 1965, a massive blackout cripples the Northeast. At first, no one knew what to think! The Cold War was then being silently...
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Nov 8, 20233 min read
This Day in History: John Quincy Adams's dangerous voyage
On this day in 1779, a 12-year-old John Quincy Adams prepares to make a dangerous Atlantic crossing with his father, John Adams. “This...
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Nov 7, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Colorado grants women the right to vote
On this day in 1893, Colorado voters approve a measure giving women the right to vote. Wait? What? Individual states gave women the right...
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Nov 6, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Mike C. Peña's bravery in Korea
On this day in 1924, a hero is born. Mike C. Peña would go on to enlist in the Army when he was just 16 years old. He reportedly lied...
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Nov 3, 20231 min read
This Day in History: Booker T. Washington
On this day in 1900, a magazine publishes the first installment of a weekly series. That series would eventually be compiled and...
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Nov 1, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Seabiscuit
On this day in 1938, the “race of the century” is held at Pimlico Race Course. The contest between two thoroughbred racing...
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Nov 1, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Americans' critical effort over the skies of Tokyo
On this day in 1944, a United States Army Air Forces crew conducts a solitary reconnaissance mission over the skies of Tokyo. It was the...
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Oct 31, 20232 min read
This Day in History: Mount Rushmore
On this day in 1941, Mount Rushmore is declared complete. Did you know that the famous presidential monument was partly inspired by a...
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