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Today in American History

Celebrate America Foundation

Join us for 90 seconds or less as well celebrate the United States" semi-quincentennial and highlight some of the biggest moments in American history.

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01:19

10.21.2025 - Battle of Valcour Island Aftermath

Today in American History ·

2025/10/21

October 21, 1776 – Arnold's surviving ships limped to port after Valcour, but their stand delayed British northern invasion until 1777, altering the war's strategic map.

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01:22

10.20.2025 - Treaty of Paris Negotiations Open

Today in American History ·

2025/10/20

October 20, 1781 – American diplomats Benjamin Franklin and John Adams began informal talks in Europe post-Yorktown, paving the way for the 1783 treaty recognizing U.S. sovereignty.

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01:23

10.19.2025 - Victory at Yorktown

Today in American History ·

2025/10/19

On October 19, 1781, British General Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown, Virginia, effectively ending major Revolutionary War combat and securing American independence.

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01:27

10.18.2025 - First Hot Air Balloon in America

Today in American History ·

2025/10/18

October 18, 1783 – Though post-war, the first U.S. balloon ascent in Philadelphia echoed revolutionary innovation, inspiring 19th-century American ingenuity in science and exploration.

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01:18

10.17.2025 - Surrender at Saratoga Anniversary

Today in American History ·

2025/10/17

October 17, 1777 – British General Burgoyne surrendered at Saratoga, a turning point victory that convinced France to ally with America, tipping the Revolutionary War's balance.

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01:23

10.16.2025 - Washington's Mount Vernon Respite

Today in American History ·

2025/10/16

October 16, 1781 – En route to Yorktown, Washington paused reflections on his Virginia home, symbolizing the personal sacrifices of leaders who traded farms for the fight for independence.

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01:15

10.15.2025 - Hamilton's Financial Reforms Begin

Today in American History ·

2025/10/15

October 15, 1789 – Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton submitted his first report to Congress, laying groundwork for national banks and debt assumption that stabilized the post-revolutionary economy.

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01:16

10.14.2025 - First Federal Copyright Law

Today in American History ·

2025/10/14

October 14, 1790 – Congress passed the first U.S. Copyright Act, protecting authors like Noah Webster and fostering an American literary identity free from British dominance.

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01:15

10.13.2025 - Washington's Birthday (Observed)

Today in American History ·

2025/10/13

October 13, 1792 – Celebrate George Washington's 60th birthday amid his first term, a moment of national unity as the young republic honored its "Father" for guiding it through revolution.

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01:16

10.12.2025 - British Landing at Throgg's Neck

Today in American History ·

2025/10/12

October 12, 1776 – British forces under Howe attempted a flanking maneuver at Throgg's Neck, Bronx, but Washington's scouts thwarted it, showcasing early intelligence triumphs.

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01:11

10.11.2025 - Battle of Valcour Island

Today in American History ·

2025/10/11

On October 11, 1776, Benedict Arnold's fleet clashed with British ships on Lake Champlain, inflicting heavy damage despite defeat, securing the Hudson Valley for another year.

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01:16

10.10.2025 - First Naval Engagement on Lake Champlain

Today in American History ·

2025/10/10

October 10, 1776 – Prelude to Valcour Island: American shipbuilders rushed to complete vessels on Lake Champlain, delaying British invasion and buying precious time for the northern front.

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01:14

10.9.2025 - Washington's Letter on Militia Discipline

Today in American History ·

2025/10/09

October 9, 1776 – George Washington wrote to Congress decrying militia unreliability after Long Island defeats, urging a professional army—a call that shaped the Continental forces' evolution.

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01:17

10.8.2025 - British Capture of Fort Washington

Today in American History ·

2025/10/08

October 8, 1776 – Hessian scouts probed American defenses near Fort Washington, foreshadowing the November loss but highlighting the ferocity of New York campaign defenses.

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01:18

10.7.2025 - Stamp Act Congress Legacy Echoes

Today in American History ·

2025/10/07

October 7, 1765 (prelude to revolution) – Though pre-1776, its spirit lived on; in 1776, delegates reflected on this boycott's role in forging unity, leading to the Declaration just months earlier.

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01:18

10.6.2025 - The Delaware River Crossing Preparations

Today in American History ·

2025/10/06

October 6, 1776 – Amid retreats in New Jersey, Washington began planning his iconic Delaware River crossing, setting the stage for the surprise victories at Trenton and Princeton that revived the Patriot cause.

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01:17

10.5.2025 - Washington's Retreat from Harlem Heights

Today in American History ·

2025/10/05

October 5, 1776 – Following the Battle of Harlem Heights, George Washington skillfully withdrew Continental forces, preserving his army for future campaigns and demonstrating strategic resilience against British advances.

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01:16

10.4.2025 - First US Supreme Court Session

Today in American History ·

2025/10/04

On October 4, 1789, the U.S. Supreme Court convened its first session in New York under Chief Justice John Jay, marking the judiciary's birth under the Constitution and ensuring checks on federal power.

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01:18

10.3.2025 - The Birth of Thomas Wolfe

Today in American History ·

2025/10/03

October 3, 1900 – Though post-founding, celebrate North Carolina's literary giant Thomas Wolfe's birth, whose works like Look Homeward, Angel captured the American spirit of exploration and identity rooted in revolutionary ideals.

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01:21

10.2.2025 - The Great Fire of New York

Today in American History ·

2025/10/02

On October 2, 1776, suspected Patriot arsonists ignited the Great Fire of New York, destroying a quarter of the city just after British occupation. This act of defiance symbolized colonial resistance amid the Revolutionary War's chaos in Manhattan.

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