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Nov 23, 20223 min read
This Day in History: The Pilgrims enjoy a three-day Thanksgiving feast
On or around this day in 1621, the Pilgrims enjoy a three-day feast! They are grateful for their harvest after a long, hard first year in...
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Nov 23, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Edward Silk's one-man attack in France
On this day in 1944, a hero launches a one-man attack on Germans who were after his company. Amazingly, First Lt. Edward A. Silk survived...
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Nov 22, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Forgotten Aviation Pioneer Wiley Post
On this day in 1898, a future aviation entrepreneur is born in a small farming community in Texas. Wiley Post would rise above poverty,...
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Nov 22, 20223 min read
This Day in History: JFK shot & the toll on Jackie
On this day in 1963, President John F. Kennedy is shot and killed in Dallas, Texas. You’ve heard the story many times, and you know the...
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Nov 21, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Kyle Carpenter, youngest living Medal recipient
On this day in 2010, a hero throws himself on a grenade, saving the life of his fellow Marine. Amazingly, Kyle Carpenter survived that...
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Nov 18, 20223 min read
This Day in History: The tragic loss of USS Juneau
On this day in 1942, the United States Navy searches for survivors of USS Juneau. Those men had gone into the water nearly a week...
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Nov 17, 20223 min read
This Day in History: USS Juneau is hit near Guadalcanal
On this day in 1942, the destroyer USS Meade steams into an area near the Solomon Islands. Crew members expected to find survivors of USS...
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Nov 16, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Teddy Roosevelt & “Teddy’s Bear”
On this day in 1902, a political cartoon is published. It prompts the creation of the teddy bear! Did you know that teddy bears are named...
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Nov 15, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Tragedy at the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal
On this day in 1942, the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal comes to an end. Japanese and American forces had been fighting for control of...
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Nov 14, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Captain Ed Freeman's Vietnam helicopter rescue
On this day in 1965, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. At 6 feet, 4 inches, Ed Freeman was initially...
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Nov 11, 20222 min read
This Day in History: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
On this day in 1921, an unidentified soldier from World War I was interred in a Tomb—the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. President Warren...
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Nov 9, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Sarah Bradlee Fulton, "Mother of the Boston Tea Party"
On this day in 1835, the so-called “Mother of the Boston Tea Party” passes away. Sarah Bradlee Fulton was then 94 years old, and she died...
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Nov 8, 20222 min read
This Day in History: The Battle of Fishdam Ford
On this day in 1780, the British prepare a surprise attack, but their midnight strike on American forces doesn't succeed. Instead,...
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Nov 7, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Pascal Poolaw, “warrior in uniform.”
On this day in 1967, a hero engages in an action that would earn him a nomination for the Medal of Honor. Pascal Poolaw never received...
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Nov 4, 20223 min read
This Day in History: George Washington faces mutiny
On this day in 1777, George Washington faces the possibility of mutiny. One of his officers had been working to undermine him—but now...
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Nov 2, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Plot against Harry S Truman
On this day in 1950, Harry Truman recovers from an attack on his life. Just one day earlier, Puerto Rican nationalists had stormed the...
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Oct 31, 20224 min read
This Day in History: Double Medal of Honor
On this day in 1918, two heroes engage in an action that would earn each the Medal of Honor. Pfc. Jesse Funk and Pfc. Charles Barger were...
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Oct 31, 20223 min read
This Day in History: One Medal of Honor recipient saves another
On this day in 1972, a Navy SEAL saves his senior officer from almost certain death. He would later receive the Medal of Honor for his...
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Oct 28, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Battle of White Plains
On this day in 1776, George Washington’s army loses the Battle of White Plains, but it was one of those losses that didn’t feel like a...
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Oct 26, 20223 min read
This Day in History: The Erie Canal, built without federal aid
On this day in 1825, the Erie Canal opens. Did you know that the project was not funded by the federal government? It could have been but...
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