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April 9, 1865 — The war that tore a nation apart neared its end at Appomattox. 🇺🇸 In the quiet village of Appomattox Court House, Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia to Union General Ulysses S. Grant. #Appomattox #CivilWar #historylesson

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#OnThisDay The Battle of Shiloh concludes - April 7, 1862. ----------- Two days of heavy fighting conclude near Pittsburgh Landing in western Tennessee, along the Tennessee River. Union forces led by Ulysses S. Grant clashed with Confederate troops led by Albert S. Johnston.

📜 Do you think this was the moment America truly chose independence? #PatrickHenry #GiveMeLibertyOrGiveMeDeath #AmericanRevolution #USHistory #HistoryTeacher #RevolutionaryWar #FoundingFathers #HistoryMatters #OnThisDay #Liberty #AmericanHistory #historylesson

“Give me liberty, or give me death!” — Patrick Henry In 1775 at the Second Virginia Convention, Henry’s words helped spark the American Revolution—a bold call for freedom over fear. #AmericanHistory #Revolution

The Stamp Act is Repealed - March 18, 1766 …………………… #OnThisDay the British Parliament repealed the Stamp Act after massive colonial protests. The first direct tax on the colonies sparked outrage over 'taxation without representation.'

The latest episode of The Anchored Podcast is now live. Join Jeremy Tate and Andrew J. Zwerneman, Head of Cana Academy, for a fascinating conversation about the History250 Project—an ambitious effort to create 250 short films telling the story of America as we approach the 250th anniversary of our nation. Together they explore America’s rich, morally complex history and the lessons it offers for cultivating virtue, citizenship, and a deeper understanding of our national story. Watch the full conversation here: youtu.be/EO2eLmjawCw

The Boston Massacre - March 5th, 1770 …………… #OnThisDay British soldiers fired into a crowd on King Street in Boston, Massachusetts, outside the customs house. Crispus Attucks, a man of African descent, and four other men, became the first martyrs for liberty. #historylesson

From our friends @HISTORY_250 : HISTORY250™ President and Founder Andrew Zwerneman was recently featured on Victor Davis Hansen: In His Own Words, The Christopher Perrin Show, First Things, and University of Dallas’ Light & Truth Conversations. Zwerneman spoke on the importance of classical education in the modern world and the liberal teaching of history. Check out his American History resources for free at history250.org. #history250 #classicaleducation #CLT #LiberalArts #educationreform

Happy belated birthday to “the Buckeye State,” Ohio 🎉 Ohio became the 17th state on March 1, 1803. Happy 223rd birthday Ohio! #ohio #historylesson #didyouknow #HappyBirthday

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Happy Texas Independence Day! Watch our original film titled "Texas Wins Her Independence" for free. Link 🔗 in bio.

HAPPY PRESIDENTS’ DAY #historylesson #presidentsday #washington #Lincoln #roosevelt #jefferson

#HappyBirthday to “the Beaver State,” Oregon 🎉 After years of increased migration and the Oregon Treaty in 1848, President James Buchanan established Oregon as the 33rd state on February 14, 1859. Happy 167th birthday Oregon! 🦫 🌲 #oregon #historylesson #didyouknow #OnThisDay

#HappyBirthday to “the Grand Canyon State,” Arizona 🎉 President William Taft granted statehood to Arizona on February 14, 1912. It was the last of the lower 48 contingent states to be admitted to the U.S. Happy 114th birthday Arizona! 🌵☀️ 🏜️ #arizona #historylesson #OnThisDay

#OnThisDay Furman guard Frank Selvy became the only player to score 100 points in a NCAA Division I game. Born in Corbin, Kentucky, Frank went on to have a 12 year career in the NBA and was a 2x All-Star. #didyouknow #furman #frankselvy #historylesson

From our friends @HISTORY_250 #OnThisDay Abraham Lincoln was born in LaRue County, Kentucky. In honor of our country’s sixteenth president, HISTORY250™ presents “The Rise of Abraham Lincoln.” This film explores Lincoln’s early years and rise to national fame. To check out the film and the rest of @HISTORY_250 's free, educational resources, visit their website: history250.org

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#OTD the United States House of Representatives determined the outcome of the 1824 Presidential Election. A contingent vote went to the House under the provisions of the 12th Amendment. This was the first and only time the 12th Amendment was used to decide a presidential election

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#HappyBirthday to Massachusetts, “the Bay State” 🎉 Massachusetts became the 6th state in the Union by ratifying the U.S. Constitution on February 6, 1788. Did you know…Massachusetts is the birthplace of basketball. Happy 238th birthday Massachusetts! ☘️ 🐐 🏀 🍩 #OnThisDay