This Day in History: Richard McCool, WWII Hero
On this day in 1945, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Lt. Richard M. McCool, Jr. was just 23 years old...
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Jun 72 min read
This Day in History: Richard E. Bush's Medal of Honor at Okinawa
On this day in 2004, a hero passes away. Richard E. Bush received the Medal of Honor for his heroism during World War II. Bush was an...
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Jun 53 min read
This Day in History: D-Day's Medals of Honor
On this day in 1944, Allied troops land on the beaches of Normandy, France. This year is the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion! Did...
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Jun 53 min read
This Day in History: D-Day's 80th Anniversary
On this day in 1944, Allied troops land on the beaches of Normandy, France. Today is the 80th anniversary of D-Day! That effort was...
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Jun 43 min read
This Day in History: The decisive blow at Midway
On this day in 1942, the Battle of Midway is fought. The Japanese had taken Americans by surprise at Pearl Harbor mere months before. Now...
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Jun 33 min read
This Day in History: Thomas Fowler's bravery in Italy
On this day in 1944, an American hero is killed in action. Thomas “Tom” Fowler’s life wasn’t supposed to end in Italy, thousands of miles...
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May 313 min read
This Day in History: Captain James Jack's Ride
At about this time in 1775, a Patriot begins a long horseback ride from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Philadelphia. The ride was long and...
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May 303 min read
This Day in History: William A. Shomo's aerial battle
On this day in 1918, a hero is born. William Shomo would go on to serve in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He fought in an...
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May 303 min read
This Day in History: Robert Foley's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1941, a hero is born. Robert F. Foley originally thought he’d be a basketball star. After all, he had 15 offers to play...
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May 293 min read
This Day in History: WWII’s “Forgotten Battle” in Alaska
On this day in 1943, Japanese launch a banzai charge during the Battle of Attu. That battle would soon end with an American victory! The...
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May 283 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 85
On this day in 1788, the last Federalist Paper is published. Thanks to all of you who have persevered with me through the entire series....
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May 273 min read
This Day in History: Donald Ross, hero of Pearl Harbor
On this day in 1992, a hero passes away. Donald K. Ross was the first sailor to receive a Medal of Honor during World War II. At the time...
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May 233 min read
This Day in History: USS Squalus is rescued
On this day in 1939, the crew of the USS Squalus is rescued. The day before, the submarine had sunk to a shocking depth: 240 feet. The...
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May 233 min read
This Day in History: A Rush to Rescue USS Squalus
On this day in 1939, a Sargo-class submarine sinks during a deep dive. No submarine crew had ever been rescued once they’d sunk below 20...
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May 223 min read
This Day in History: Washington refuses the title of “King.” Again.
On this day in 1782, George Washington responds to a shocking suggestion. Should ex-soldiers form a new state on the frontier? And should...
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May 213 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 84
At about this time in 1788, Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. Publius) writes Federalist Paper No. 84. His essay would later appear in a bound...
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May 203 min read
This Day in History: Agrippa Hull, little-known American Patriot
On this day in 1848, Agrippa Hull passes away. He’s been called “one of the most remarkable and unnoticed African Americans of the...
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May 203 min read
This Day in History: Frankie Molnar's bravery in Vietnam
On this day in 1967, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Perhaps Frankie Molnar was destined to be a...
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May 173 min read
This Day in History: WW II’s most famous bomber, Memphis Belle
On this day in 1943, a B-17 Flying Fortress completes its 25th combat mission without losing a member of its crew. Memphis Belle would...
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May 163 min read
This Day in History: Andrew Johnson's impeachment
On this day in 1868, votes are taken in President Andrew Johnson’s impeachment trial. Thirty-five Senators voted to convict, one vote shy...
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