This Week In American History

This Week In American History: September 3rd - September 9th

This Week In American History: September 3rd - ...

September 3 1777 The American flag was flown in battle for the first time, during a Revolutionary War skirmish at Cooch’s Bridge, Delaware. Patriot General William Maxwell ordered the stars and...

This Week In American History: September 3rd - ...

September 3 1777 The American flag was flown in battle for the first time, during a Revolutionary War skirmish at Cooch’s Bridge, Delaware. Patriot General William Maxwell ordered the stars and...

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This Week In American History: August 27th - September 2nd

This Week In American History: August 27th - Se...

August 27 1921 J E Clair of Acme Packing Co of Green Bay granted an American Football Professional Association (AFPA, forerunner to NFL) franchise, becoming the Acme Packers. Due to roster...

This Week In American History: August 27th - Se...

August 27 1921 J E Clair of Acme Packing Co of Green Bay granted an American Football Professional Association (AFPA, forerunner to NFL) franchise, becoming the Acme Packers. Due to roster...

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This Week In American History: August 20th - August 26th

This Week In American History: August 20th - Au...

August 20 1911 A dispatcher in the New York Times office sent the first telegram around the world via commercial service. The Times decided to send the telegram in order...

This Week In American History: August 20th - Au...

August 20 1911 A dispatcher in the New York Times office sent the first telegram around the world via commercial service. The Times decided to send the telegram in order...

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This Week In American History: August 13th - August 19th

This Week In American History: August 13th - Au...

August 13 1981 At his home in CA, Ronald Reagan signed the Economic Recovery Tax Act, a historic package of tax and budget reductions that set the tone for his administration’s...

This Week In American History: August 13th - Au...

August 13 1981 At his home in CA, Ronald Reagan signed the Economic Recovery Tax Act, a historic package of tax and budget reductions that set the tone for his administration’s...

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This Week In American History: August 6th - August 12th

This Week In American History: August 6th - Aug...

August 6 1928 Andy Warhol, one of the most influential artists of the latter part of the 20th century, was born Andrew Warhola in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A frail and diminutive...

This Week In American History: August 6th - Aug...

August 6 1928 Andy Warhol, one of the most influential artists of the latter part of the 20th century, was born Andrew Warhola in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A frail and diminutive...

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This Week In American History: July 30th - August 5th

This Week In American History: July 30th - Augu...

July 30 1945 The USS Indianapolis was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine and sunk within minutes in shark infested waters. Only 316 of the 1,196 men on board survived. However,...

This Week In American History: July 30th - Augu...

July 30 1945 The USS Indianapolis was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine and sunk within minutes in shark infested waters. Only 316 of the 1,196 men on board survived. However,...

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