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Gouverneur Morris, Penman of the US Constitution, is born On this day in history, January 31, 1752, Gouverneur Morris, the "Penman of the US Constitution," is born into the wealthy Morris…

Revolutionary War General John Glover dies On This Day in History, January 30, 1797, Revolutionary War General John Glover dies. Glover was born in Salem, Massachusetts and lived most of his…

Secretary of State Timothy Pickering dies On this day in history, January 29, 1829, Secretary of State Timothy Pickering dies. Pickering was born in Salem, Massachusetts, graduated from Harvard and became…

Fort Nashborough, now called Nashville, is founded On this day in history, January 28, 1779, Fort Nashborough, now called Nashville, is founded during the American Revolution in response to Indian attacks…

James McHenry becomes Washington's Secretary of War On this day in history, January 27, 1796, James McHenry becomes Washington's Secretary of War. McHenry was an Irish immigrant who came to America…

Georgia patriots make a stand at Burke County Jail On this day in history, January 26, 1779, Georgia patriots make a stand at Burke County Jail. In December of 1778, the…

Presbyterian Church burned at Elizabethtown, New Jersey On this day in history, January 25, 1780, the Courthouse and Presbyterian Church are burned in Elizabethtown, New Jersey by the British. Due to…

Light-Horse Harry Lee and Francis Marion attack Georgetown On this day in history, January 24, 1781, "Light-Horse Harry" Lee and Francis Marion attack Georgetown, South Carolina. Georgetown was a Loyalist stronghold…

Major General John Sullivan dies On this day in history, January 23, 1795, Major General John Sullivan dies. Sullivan was a lawyer from Durham, New Hampshire, who, in his younger days,…

Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley, otherwise known as Molly Pitcher, dies On this day in history, January 22, 1832, Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley, otherwise known as "Molly Pitcher," dies. The details of…