As war raged across Europe, America knew it needed to find its “voice.” Amidst the throes of World War II, the United States government recognized the need for a propaganda tool to counteract the misinformation spread by Axis powers. Voice of America began its…
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On January 31, 1865, Robert E. Lee was appointed general-in-chief of all Confederate armies, a decision that came during the final, desperate months of the American Civil War. By this point, the Confederacy was struggling against relentless Union advances, and its military situation was…
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On January 31, 2020, Great Britain struck out on its own, officially leaving the European Union in a historic move known as Brexit. This departure marked a significant milestone in European politics and ended a complex, often contentious relationship between the UK and the…
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On January 30, 1835, a startling event took place in Washington, D.C., marking the first recorded assassination attempt against a sitting U.S. president. Andrew Jackson, the nation’s seventh president, became the target of an attack by Richard Lawrence, an unemployed house painter. The dramatic…
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In January 1649, England went through a radical upheaval. Charles I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland, faced execution after a tumultuous period of civil war and political upheaval. His authoritarian rule, clashes with Parliament, and attempts to impose Anglican worship across his kingdoms…
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On January 28, 1958, the LEGO Group filed a patent for a revolutionary concept that would forever change the toy industry: the design of the LEGO brick. This innovative idea marked a pivotal moment for the Danish company, solidifying its position as a global…
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On January 28, 1813, Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice hit book stores in England. The story centers around Elizabeth Bennet, one of five daughters in a genteel yet financially strained family. Against the backdrop of rigid social norms, the narrative delves into themes of social class,…
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On January 27, 1776, an extraordinary achievement of the American Revolutionary War reached its climax. Henry Knox’s “noble train of artillery” arrived in Cambridge, Massachusetts, delivering the heavy weaponry that would become crucial in the fight for independence. This remarkable accomplishment showcased the ingenuity,…
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Trajan, born in 53 AD in Italica, a Roman colony in present-day Spain, rose through the ranks of the Roman military to become one of the greatest military commanders and administrators in Roman history. On July 27, 98, the genius military commander became Roman…
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On January 26, 1564, the Council of Trent concluded its extensive efforts to clarify and define Roman Catholic doctrine, creating a lasting division between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism. The council, convened in response to the Protestant Reformation, met intermittently over 18 years from 1545…
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