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This Day in History: Everett Alvarez, Jr.’s long ordeal in North Vietnam
On this day in 1964, a U.S. Navy pilot arrives at the soon-to-be-infamous “Hanoi Hilton.” LTJG Everett Alvarez, Jr. would spend a...
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Aug 11, 20203 min read
This Day in History: The Purple Heart Battalion of World War II
Today is Purple Heart Day! On this day in 1782, General George Washington creates a military award that would be the predecessor for the...
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Aug 7, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Major Richard Bong, Ace of Aces
On this day in 1945, America’s “Ace of Aces” is killed during a routine test flight in California. Major Richard Bong’s death came just...
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Aug 6, 20203 min read
This Day in History: The War of 1812 & a British siege of Fort Erie
On this day in 1814, the British besiege Fort Erie. It had been mere days since American and British forces had clashed at the Battle of...
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Aug 4, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Calvin Coolidge becomes President in the middle of the night
On this day in 1923, Calvin Coolidge takes the presidential oath of office. It was about 2:30 in the morning, and the former Vice...
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Aug 3, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Colorado, 1876, & the Electoral College
On this day in 1876, Colorado is admitted to the Union as the 38th state. America was then celebrating its 100th birthday, which is why...
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Aug 1, 20202 min read
This Day in History: Britain's half-hearted attempt to reconcile
On this day in 1775, Congress rejects a plan of reconciliation that had been offered by the British. But did the British Prime Minister...
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Jul 31, 20202 min read
This Day in History: “In God We Trust” becomes the national motto
On this day in 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs a law making “In God We Trust” the national motto. His action came just two...
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Jul 30, 20202 min read
This Day in History: The Bloodiest Land Battle in the War of 1812
On this day in 1814, Americans consider renewing a battle that had begun the day before, but they decide to retreat instead. The Battle...
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Jul 26, 20202 min read
This Day in History: Patriots win the Battle of Colson’s Mill
On this day in 1780, the Battle of Colson’s Mill is fought and won by Patriot forces in North Carolina. The skirmish has been all but...
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Jul 21, 20203 min read
This Day in History: George Washington chooses site for capital
On this day in 1790, George Washington signs a law designating an area near the Potomac River as America’s new national capital. The law...
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Jul 16, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Jefferson and Adams renew their friendship
On this day in 1813, Abigail Adams sends a note to Thomas Jefferson. She had been upset and hadn’t communicated with him in years. Her...
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Jul 15, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Medal recipient Webster Anderson, “the mainstay of the defense”
On this day in 1933, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. Webster Anderson once said that “[p]art of a man’s duty is to continue...
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Jul 15, 20203 min read
This Day in History: A split Democratic Party faces the 1948 Election
On this day in 1948, the Democratic Party was on the verge of splitting in two. A group of southern delegates would soon march out of...
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Jul 14, 20203 min read
This Day in History: John Marshall, the Liberty Bell, & a life well lived
On this day in 1835, city bells toll as a funeral procession for Chief Justice John Marshall makes its way down Philadelphia streets....
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Jul 8, 20203 min read
This Day in History: The British attack on Fort Sullivan, near Charleston
On this day in 1776, the Americans fight and win the Battle of Sullivan’s Island. The day is still celebrated as Carolina Day! British...
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Jun 28, 20203 min read
This Day in History: FDR, Reagan, and the Electoral College
On this day in 1936, Franklin D. Roosevelt accepts the Democratic Party’s renomination for the presidency. He would go on to win the...
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Jun 27, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Ronald Eric Ray’s action against the Viet Cong
On this day in 1966, a United States Army lieutenant leads his company in an action against the Viet Cong. Ronald Eric Ray would receive...
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Jun 19, 20203 min read
This Day in History: George Washington writes his “Patcy”
On this day in 1775, George Washington writes his wife, Martha. He called her “my dear Patcy.” Only a handful of letters between George...
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Jun 18, 20203 min read
This Day in History: William Hooper, Signer of the Declaration
On this day in 1742, a future signer of the Declaration of Independence is born in Boston. William Hooper signed the Declaration less...
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Jun 17, 20203 min read
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