In 1814 James Madison rode into the Battle of Bladensburg and became the first sitting president to be on a battlefield under fire.
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Daily Quiz for July 9, 2019
Jesse James was going by this name when he was killed on 3 April 1882.
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Howls of ‘Socialism!’ Killed Truman Health Insurance
Republicans and medical industry groups used Red Scare tactics to defeat early version of Medicare-for-All.
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Hitler used this pseudonym early in his career to avoid being recognized.
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Daily Quiz for July 7, 2019
This was the first submarine adopted for use by the U.S. Navy.
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Daily Quiz for July 6, 2019
This man commanded Troop H of the 7th Cavalry under Custer.
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This Week in History – 1776 The American Revolution
So, why do we celebrate on July 4th? It turns out that between the initial votes held on July 2 and July 4, there was a lot of debate over the actual wording of the document that would outline the reasons the American colonies were severing ties with Great Britain.
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Three Dead Kings: War in Morocco
In 1578 English adventurer Thomas Stukeley found himself embroiled in a Moroccan military intrigue with royal overtones and lethal results
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Daily Quiz for July 5, 2019
This was the last pitched battle on British soil.
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The Invisible Empire: Why Some Americans Don’t Count
‘Pointillist’ colonialism treats millions of U.S. citizens as foreigners