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This Day in History: The Battle of Princeton
On this day in 1777, George Washington wins the Battle of Princeton. It was the Americans’ second stunning victory in only 9 days! As you...
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Jan 33 min read
The Federalist Papers: Nos. 32 & 33
On this day in 1788, a long essay is published. That essay would eventually be broken down into Federalist Papers No. 32 and 33. The...
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Jan 23 min read
This Day in History: The Second Battle at Trenton
On this day in 1777, the “second battle of Trenton” occurs. Americans had won an astounding victory only one week earlier. Now, the...
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Jan 23 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 31
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 31 is published. The Federalist Papers are a collection of essays that were published in New...
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Jan 12 min read
This Day in History: Times Square & New Year's
On this day in 1908, an illuminated ball completes its drop in Times Square, signaling the beginning of New Year’s Day. Such a ball had...
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Jan 13 min read
This Day in History: Coast Guard Chief Dog Sinbad
On this day in 1951, the only dog to earn a United States Coast Guard NCO rank passes away. Sinbad has been described as a “rough tough...
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Dec 30, 20243 min read
This Day in History: WWII Hero Mike Colalillo
On this day in 2011, a Medal of Honor recipient passes away at the age of 86. Michael “Mike” Colalillo was once asked how his life would...
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Dec 30, 20243 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 30
On this day in 1787, Federalist Paper No. 30 is published. The Federalist Papers are a collection of essays that were published in New...
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Dec 28, 20242 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 28
On this day in 1787, Federalist Paper No. 28 is published. The Federalist Papers are a collection of essays that were published in New...
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Dec 26, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Victory at Trenton
On this day in 1776, General George Washington wins the Battle of Trenton. 1776 had been a difficult year. The victory provided a...
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Dec 26, 20242 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 27
On this day in 1787, Federalist Paper No. 27 is published. The Federalist Papers are a collection of essays that were published in New...
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Dec 25, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Thomas McGuire, WWII Ace
On this day in 1944, one of America’s flying Aces engages in a multi-day action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Major Thomas B....
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Dec 25, 20243 min read
This Day in History: George Washington crosses the Delaware
On this day in 1776, General George Washington makes a harrowing trip across the Delaware River, in the dead of night. The tremendous...
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Dec 25, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Apollo 8's Christmas at the moon
On this day in 1968, astronauts aboard Apollo 8 send a Christmas Eve broadcast. They were then orbiting the moon, famously seeing the...
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Dec 24, 20242 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 26
On this day in 1787, Federalist Paper No. 26 is published. The Federalist Papers are a collection of essays that were published in New...
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Dec 22, 20242 min read
The Federalist Papers No. 25
On this day in 1787, Federalist Paper No. 25 is published. The Federalist Papers are a collection of essays that were published in New...
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Dec 21, 20243 min read
This Day in History: The Flying Tigers of World War II
On this day in 1941, the Flying Tigers see combat for the first time. The unit formally known as the First American Volunteer Group would...
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Dec 20, 20243 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 24
On this day in 1787, Federalist Paper No. 24 is published. The Federalist Papers are a collection of essays that were published in New...
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Dec 19, 20242 min read
This Day in History: Valley Forge
On this day in 1777, George Washington’s army marches into Valley Forge. The army would stay there for a long winter encampment. When you...
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Dec 19, 20242 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 23
On this day in 1787, Federalist Paper No. 23 is published. The Federalist Papers are a collection of essays that were published in New...
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Dec 18, 20242 min read
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