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May 3, 1802: The Nation’s Capital Gets Incporporated

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May 3, 2025

On May 3, 1802, the City of Washington—the urban core of the newly established District of Columbia—was formally incorporated by act of Congress, inaugurating a mayor-council form of government and dissolving the three-man Board of Commissioners that had governed the district since its inception.…

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May 2, 1945: The End Comes For The Nazis

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May 1, 2025

May 2, 1945, saw the conclusion of one of the most important battles in history. That was the day the Red Army announced that it had captured Berlin, effectively ending the Third Reich a few days after Adolph Hitler killed himself while hiding in…

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U.S. History

April 25, 1846: A Prelude To War Between Neighbors

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April 24, 2025

The Thornton Affair, also known as the Thornton Skirmish, served as one of the most consequential fights in American history. On April 25, 1846, Americans and Mexicans found themselves in a standoff near the Rio Grande, just north of present-day Brownsville, Texas. The incident…

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April 4, 1949: The United States Enters A Major Treaty

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April 3, 2025

On April 4, 1949, the creation of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) marked a pivotal moment in international relations and global security. Emerging from the tumultuous aftermath of World War II, NATO was founded on the principles of collective defense, mutual assistance, and the…

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March 26, 1945: American Troops Raise The Flag At Iwo Jima

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March 25, 2025

The Battle of Iwo Jima, one of the bloodiest and most important confrontations of World War II, concluded on March 26, 1945, after 36 days of intense combat. As the sun dipped below the horizon, it marked the end of a grueling military engagement…

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March 8, 1983: Ronald Reagan Identifies The Evil Empire

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March 8, 2025

On March 8, 1983, President Ronald Reagan delivered a speech that would become a defining moment in the narrative of the Cold War. Addressing the National Association of Evangelicals at their Annual Convention in Orlando, Florida, Reagan presented a powerful and ideologically charged oration…

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March 2, 1807: Jefferson Signs The End Of The Slave Trade

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March 1, 2025

In 1807, Congress passed a law banning the international slave trade to the United States, set to take effect at the start of 1808, as permitted by the Constitution. The debate over this legislation was influenced by economic interests, national security concerns, and fears…

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February 23, 1945: US Marines Raise The Flag Over Iwo Jima

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February 22, 2025

During World War II, the Battle of Iwo Jima became one of the most intense and strategically significant confrontations in the Pacific Theater. Located roughly 750 miles from Japan’s mainland, this small volcanic island was of great importance to the United States. Its airfields…

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February 1, 1942: America Finds Its ‘Voice’

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January 31, 2025

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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January 23, 1977: Cultural Phenomenon Grips America TV Viewers

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January 22, 2025

It is considered one of the most important television miniseries of all time. On January 23, 1977, “Roots” debuted, marking a watershed moment in the history of American TV. Based on Alex Haley’s novel, the miniseries chronicled the journey of an African-American family, beginning…

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