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On this day, an early victory for the free press
On August 4, 1735, a jury acquitted publisher John Peter Zenger of libel charges against New York’s colonial governor, in an…
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Silas Deane: Founding Father, spy, and Loyalist?
Today marks the anniversary of the odd, tragic story of Silas Deane, a Founding Father who was later banned from America and died…
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The Burr vs. Hamilton duel happened on this day
Today marks the anniversary of the deadly duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. What caused the sitting vice president…
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When is the real Independence Day: July 2 or July 4?
There’s no doubt the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence in July 1776. But which date has the legitimate…