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Jan 4, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Benjamin Rush, the only medical doctor to sign the Declaration
On this day in 1746, Benjamin Rush is born. He’s another of those Founders that most modern Americans don’t know too much about . . . but...
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Jan 3, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Future First Lady Grace Coolidge is born
On this day in 1879, a future First Lady of the United States is born. Grace Anna Goodhue Coolidge was an only child—and the apple of her...
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Jan 1, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Joseph J. Foss, America’s “Ace of Aces”
On this day in 2003, a hero passes away. Joseph J. Foss was the first “Ace of Aces” in World War II. As a Marine pilot, he’d received the...
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Dec 30, 20223 min read
This Day in History: The British lose a foothold in the South as Norfolk burns
On this day in 1775, a stand-off comes to a head in Norfolk, Virginia. American Patriots had been in control of the town for weeks;...
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Dec 29, 20223 min read
This Day in History: George Washington’s plea for help
On this day in 1777, General George Washington writes a letter from Valley Forge. The army was struggling, and Washington pled for help....
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Dec 28, 20223 min read
This Day in History: James Wilkinson, the “other” Benedict Arnold
On this day in 1825, James Wilkinson dies in Mexico City. He has been called the “most notorious American traitor you’ve probably never...
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Dec 24, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Melvin Biddle at the Battle of the Bulge
On this day in 1944, American soldiers should have been at home celebrating Christmas and New Year’s. Instead, they were fighting off one...
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Dec 22, 20222 min read
This Day in History: Peter Dalessondro, one hero at the Battle of the Bulge
On this day in 1944, an army sergeant risks his life in an action that would ultimately earn him the Medal of Honor. According to his...
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Dec 21, 20222 min read
This Day in History: George Washington's spy?
On or around this day in 1776, an American spy completes a task for George Washington. He conveys false information about the American...
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Dec 15, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Glenn Miller disappears over the English Channel
On this day in 1944, big band leader Glenn Miller disappears over the English Channel. He and his plane were never found. Miller was a...
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Dec 14, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Robert B. Nett's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1944, a hero leads his men in a tough battle against the Japanese. Then-First Lieutenant Robert B. Nett would be wounded...
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Dec 13, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Lex & Other Military K-9 Adoptions
On this day in 2007, the U.S. Marine Corps grants a bomb-sniffing German Shepherd early retirement. Lex’s release marked the first time...
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Dec 12, 20222 min read
This Day in History: Louis J. Hauge, Jr. & the Battle of Okinawa
On this day in 1924, an American hero and a future U.S. Marine is born. Louis J. Hauge, Jr. would give his life in the Battle of Okinawa...
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Dec 9, 20223 min read
This Day in History: "Amazing Grace" Hopper
On this day in 1906, future Rear Admiral Grace Hopper is born. The feisty Navy officer has been called “Amazing Grace” because of her...
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Dec 8, 20222 min read
This Day in History: George Washington’s "other" Delaware Crossing
On this day in 1776, American forces complete an escape across the Delaware River. It was just the latest in a long string of retreats...
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Dec 6, 20223 min read
This Day in History: USS Jacob Jones torpedoed
On this day in 1917, the destroyer USS Jacob Jones is torpedoed as she travels near the Isles of Scilly. Jacob Jones would be the first...
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Dec 5, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Donald Ballard's Heroism in Vietnam
On this day in 1945, a hero is born. Donald “Doc” Ballard would enlist in the Navy just after his 20th birthday. By then, he was already...
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Dec 1, 20222 min read
This Day in History: Oliver Wolcott, signer of the Declaration
On this day in 1797, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. You might be surprised to hear that this signer—Oliver...
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Dec 1, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Jockey Hollow, the "other Valley Forge"
On this day in 1779, George Washington’s troops move into winter quarters near Morristown, New Jersey. Their long, difficult stay at...
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Nov 30, 20223 min read
This Day in History: USS Archerfish's big hit
On this day in 1944, the submarine USS Archerfish lingers near wreckage of the Japanese aircraft carrier Shinano. The American crew soon...
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