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Dec 18, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Harvey Barnum’s bravery in Vietnam
On this day in 1965, a Marine risks his life in an action that would ultimately earn him the Medal of Honor. It would be just the first...
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Dec 16, 20233 min read
This Day in History: The Boston Tea Party
On this day in 1773, a group of American colonists boards three ships in Boston Harbor and throws 46 tons of tea overboard. Yes, you...
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Dec 14, 20233 min read
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
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 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 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, 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, 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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Nov 24, 20233 min read
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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