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Nov 2, 20202 min read
This Day in History: Harry Truman’s surprising election
On this day in 1948, Harry Truman pulls off a startling victory. Public opinion polls had predicted that he would lose his bid for the...
tara
Oct 30, 20203 min read
Electoral College Myths & Facts
As has become my habit during presidential election years, I've completed a series about the Electoral College: What myths persist about...
tara
Oct 25, 20204 min read
Electoral College Myth #7: Candidates who lose the popular vote shouldn’t win the White House
Welcome to my series of myths/facts about our unique presidential system. There are many common misconceptions about our Electoral...
tara
Oct 25, 20203 min read
This Day in History: John & Abigail Adams wed
On this day in 1764, John Adams, future second President of the United States, marries Abigail Smith. When you think of John and Abigail...
tara
Oct 24, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Charles Coolidge refuses to surrender
On this day in 1944, Charles H. Coolidge begins a four-day ordeal that would ultimately earn him the Medal of Honor. At the time, he...
tara
Oct 23, 20203 min read
Electoral College Myth #6: The System Disenfranchises Voters Who Live in “Safe” States
Welcome to my series of myths/facts about our unique presidential system. There are many common misconceptions about our Electoral...
tara
Oct 21, 20203 min read
Electoral College Q&A: Who are the electors?
Welcome to my new Q&A series on the Electoral College. I am getting many questions about election logistics in my inbox these days, so I...
tara
Oct 18, 20203 min read
Electoral College Myth #5: Eliminating the Electoral College would make every vote equal
Welcome to my series of myths/facts about our unique presidential system. There are many common misconceptions about our Electoral...
tara
Oct 18, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Puerto Rico becomes a part of the United States
On this day in 1898, an American flag is raised over Puerto Rico. The island was no longer a Spanish possession. It was under the control...
tara
Oct 15, 20202 min read
This Day in History: FDR’s court-packing plan
On this day in 1936, a presidential race between incumbent Democratic President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Republican challenger Alf...
tara
Oct 8, 20203 min read
This Day in History: One-time pacifist Alvin York earns a Medal of Honor
This day in 1918, then-Corporal Alvin York distinguishes himself for bravery in a battle near Chatel-Chehery, France. The one-time...
tara
Oct 4, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Rutherford B. Hayes & his controversial election
On this day in 1822, a future President of the United States is born. Rutherford B. Hayes’s election would be one for the record books!...
tara
Oct 1, 20203 min read
This Month in History: The term “October surprise” comes into use
During this month in 1972, the term “October surprise” came into use. An October surprise, as you may know, is a news story that is held...
tara
Sep 30, 20203 min read
This Day in History: The Battle of Black Mingo Creek
On this day in 1780, a group of Patriots crosses the Pee Dee River and camps in the swamps of eastern South Carolina. They’d just routed...
tara
Sep 28, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Van T. Barfoot versus three German tanks
On this day in 1944, a soldier receives the Medal of Honor at a ceremony in Epinal, France. Colonel Van T. Barfoot has been called “[o]ne...
tara
Sep 27, 20202 min read
This Day in History: Unsung Revolutionary War heroine, Mary Digges Lee
On this day in 1780, General George Washington receives an offer of help from a group of women in Maryland. Many of my history posts have...
tara
Sep 26, 20202 min read
This Day in History: The WWI Meuse-Argonne Offensive begins
On this day in 1918, the Meuse-Argonne offensive of World War I begins. Allied forces were determined to push the Germans out of France...
tara
Sep 25, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Ethan Allen is captured
On this day in 1775, Ethan Allen is captured at Montreal. It had been only four months since he and Benedict Arnold had captured Fort...
tara
Sep 23, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Victoria Woodhull is born
On this day in 1838, Victoria California Claflin is born. If you’ve heard of her, then you probably know her as Victoria Woodhull, the...
tara
Sep 16, 20202 min read
This Day in History: The Paul Revere of the Mohawk Valley
On this day in 1778, the “Paul Revere of the Mohawk Valley” makes his famous run. Unlike Revere, Adam Helmer didn’t have a horse to help...
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