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This Day in History: New Hampshire ratifies the Bill of Rights
On this day in 1790, New Hampshire ratifies eleven amendments to the United States Constitution. These amendments (plus one other) had...
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Jan 25, 20202 min read
This Day in History: Sergeant Truman Olson at the Battle of Anzio
On this day in 1945, a U.S. army sergeant is posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Truman Olson had given his life during the bloody...
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Jan 21, 20202 min read
This Day in History: Folk hero Ethan Allen is born
On this day in 1738, folk hero Ethan Allen is born. He is best known for his contributions to the founding of Vermont. Nevertheless, he...
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Jan 21, 20203 min read
This Day in History: The First Bloodshed of the Revolution
On this day in 1770, the Battle of Golden Hill occurs. The incident has been called “the first bloodshed of the Revolution.” Yes, you saw...
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Jan 19, 20203 min read
This Day in History: A tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr
On this day in 1801, Alexander Hamilton writes a scathing letter about then-presidential candidate Aaron Burr. “[G]reat Ambition...
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Jan 16, 20203 min read
This Day in History: The Democratic Party, the donkey, & the Father of the Political Cartoon
On this day in 1870, a popular cartoonist publishes an image that would ultimately connect the Democratic Party with the donkey. Have you...
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Jan 15, 20202 min read
This Day in History: Connecticut ratifies the U.S. Constitution
On this day in 1788, Connecticut becomes the fifth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. The state had come a long way! Just one year...
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Jan 9, 20203 min read
This Day in History: George Washington’s State of the Union
On this day in 1790, George Washington delivers the very first State of the Union address. Did you know that Presidents are...
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Jan 8, 20202 min read
This Day in History: America's first presidential election
On this day in 1789, the first presidential electors are selected. Just a few weeks later, the Electoral College would elect George...
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Jan 7, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Thomas Nelson, Jr., Signer of the Declaration
On this day in 1789, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. Thomas Nelson, Jr. was a prominent Virginian during his...
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Jan 4, 20203 min read
This Day in History: The Battle of the Bulge & Sgt. Charles MacGillivary’s Medal of Honor
On this New Years’ Day in 1945, Americans fight the Battle of the Bulge in freezing temperatures. Would you believe the cold saved at...
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Jan 1, 20203 min read
This Day in History: The British capture of Savannah
On this day in 1778, British forces begin landing at Girardeau’s Plantation, in Georgia. They would capture Savannah from Americans the...
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Dec 28, 20193 min read
This Day in History: The “Father of Texas” passes away
On this day in 1836, the “Father of Texas,” Stephen F. Austin, passes away. Mere months earlier he had written that the “prosperity of...
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Dec 27, 20193 min read
This Day in History: What happened after the British surrender—and before an official peace treaty?
On this day in 1782, a preliminary peace treaty is signed by British and American representatives. It had been more than a year since...
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Nov 30, 20193 min read
This Day in History: Anne “Mad Anne” Trotter Bailey passes away
On this day in 1825, Anne “Mad Anne” Trotter Bailey passes away in Ohio. She has been called the Heroine of the Kanawha Valley. Not a lot...
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Nov 22, 20193 min read
This Day in History: Operation Ivory Coast tries (and fails) to rescue Vietnam POWs
On this day in 1970, the United States tries—and fails—to rescue POWs being held near Hanoi, Vietnam. What a disappointment! Preparations...
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Nov 21, 20193 min read
This Day in History: Eddie Rickenbacker rescued from the ocean
On this day in 1942, a Medal of Honor recipient is rescued. He’d spent more than 20 days floating on a life raft in the Pacific Ocean....
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Nov 13, 20193 min read
This Day in History: Ellis Island releases its last immigrant
On this day in 1954, Ellis Island releases its last immigrant. The island’s immigration center had been in operation since 1892. Did you...
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Nov 12, 20192 min read
This Day in History: The Contentious Election of 1876
At about this time in 1876, the presidential election of 1876 was supposed to be decided. Except it wasn’t. Instead, disputes over the...
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Nov 7, 20193 min read
This Day in History: Howard Hughes’s “Spruce Goose” flies
On this day in 1947, the “Spruce Goose” flies for the first and only time. With a wingspan of 320 feet, it was the largest airplane to...
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Nov 2, 20193 min read
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