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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
This Day in History: Ruth Law, daring aviatrix and “Queen of the Aces”
On this day in 1919, American aviatrix Ruth Law breaks an altitude record. It was just one of many records that she’d break! Indeed, Law...
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Jun 10, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Augusta is retaken by Patriots
On this day in 1781, a Loyalist colonel surrenders the city of Augusta to American forces. Was the writing on the wall? The British...
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Jun 5, 20203 min read
Electoral College opponents hope COVID-19 will help them
“You never want a serious crisis to go to waste,” former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel once said. “And what I mean by that is...
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Jun 2, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Mecklenburg County, N.C. rebukes King George III
On this day in 1775, the Mecklenburg Resolves are adopted by colonial leaders in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. State leaders would...
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May 31, 20202 min read
This Day in History: Andrew Jackson kills Charles Dickinson in a duel
On this day in 1806, future President Andrew Jackson kills Charles Dickinson in a duel. Jackson participated in many duels during his...
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May 30, 20203 min read
This Day in History: JFK’s “Moon Shot” Speech
On this day in 1961, John F. Kennedy shakes the country into action with a memorable address. “I believe that this nation,” he told...
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May 25, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Tench Coxe & the Second Amendment
On this day in 1755, Tench Coxe is born in Philadelphia. Was he a Patriot or a Loyalist? People weren’t so sure at first. But he...
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May 22, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Josiah Bartlett, Signer of the Declaration of Independence
On this day in 1795, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. In the modern-day show “West Wing,” President Josiah...
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May 19, 20202 min read
This Day in History: The Citizen Genêt Affair
On this day in 1793, members of George Washington’s cabinet send him memos regarding the so-called “Citizen Genêt Affair.” Have you ever...
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May 16, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Virginia calls for a Declaration of Independence
On this day in 1776, the Virginia state legislature takes an action that would ultimately lead to our Declaration of Independence. Armed...
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May 15, 20203 min read
This Day in History: The “Bonus Army” comes to Washington, D.C.
On this day in 1933, a so-called “Bonus Army” protests in Washington, D.C. Less than one year earlier, the original Bonus Army had been...
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May 12, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Billy Halyburton’s sacrifice at Okinawa
On this day in 1945, a United States Navy hospital corpsman engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. William David...
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May 10, 20202 min read
This Day in History: The British Navy learns a lesson in humility
During this week in 1776, Patriot galleys battle two British warships on the Delaware River, near Philadelphia. Until this time, much of...
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May 7, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Elias Boudinot, President before George Washington?
On this day in 1740, an American Patriot is born. Did Elias Boudinot serve as President of the United States before George Washington...
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May 2, 20203 min read
This Day in History: George Washington, the Baptists, & religious freedom
During this month in 1789, Washington responds to a letter from the United Baptist Churches of Virginia. These Baptists were worried: Was...
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May 1, 20202 min read
This Day in History: Maryland Ratifies the Constitution
On this day in 1788, Maryland becomes the seventh state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. The state was home to Luther Martin and John...
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Apr 28, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Esek & Stephen Hopkins, two brothers who served the Patriot cause
On this day in 1718, Esek Hopkins is born. He would become the first Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Navy. But Esek wasn’t the only...
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Apr 26, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Virginia Patriots make a stand at Petersburg
On this day in 1781, the Battle of Petersburg is fought in Virginia. Patriot militia in that battle were led by a Lutheran minister...
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Apr 25, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Benedict Arnold, a hero before he was a traitor
On this day in 1775, Benedict Arnold and his company of foot guards demand the keys to the New Haven powder house. They’d heard about the...
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Apr 22, 20202 min read
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