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George Washington creates the Badge of Military Merit On this day in history, August 7, 1782, George Washington creates what is now known as the Purple Heart award. It was originally…

New Yorkers fight at the Battle of Oriskany On this day in history, August 6, 1777, New Yorkers fight at the Battle of Oriskany, one of the bloodiest battles of the…

The Battle of Dogger Bank On this day in history, August 5, 1781, the Battle of Dogger Bank sees a major battle between British and Dutch ships during the American Revolution.…

Bird's Expedition against Kentucky comes to an end On this day in history, August 4, 1780, Bird's Expedition against Kentucky comes to a close. A series of British expeditions to capture…

Benedict Arnold given command of West Point On this day in history, August 3, 1780, Benedict Arnold is given command of West Point. Arnold was trained as a pharmacist and opened…

Pierre Charles L'Enfant is born On this day in history, August 2, 1754, Pierre Charles L'Enfant is born. L'Enfant was a French born engineer and architect who came to America to…

Whiskey rebels gather to march on Pittsburgh On This Day in History, August 1, 1794, the Whiskey rebels gather to march on Pittsburgh at the height of the Whiskey Rebellion, a…

Rachel Fletcher confirms the Betsy Ross Flag story On this day in history, July 31, 1871, Rachel Fletcher confirms the Betsy Ross Flag story. Rachel was the third daughter of Betsy…

George Clinton becomes first governor of New York On this day in history, July 30, 1777, George Clinton becomes first governor of New York. Clinton would be the longest serving governor…

 Loyalists win the Battle of the House in the Horseshoe On this day in history, July 29, 1781, Loyalists win the Battle of the House in the Horseshoe, a battle that…