General William Moultrie wins the Battle of Beaufort

General William Moultrie wins the Battle of Beaufort   On this day in history, February 3, 1779, General William Moultrie wins the Battle of Beaufort, also known as the Battle of Port Royal Island, when the British attempt to take this island at the mouth of the Broad River in

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Gouverneur Morris, Penman of the US Constitution, is born

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 clan of New York, a family which produced generations of prominent leaders, including a signer of the Declaration

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Revolutionary War General John Glover dies

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 life in Marblehead. John originally trained to be a cordwainer, or a maker of fine leather shoes, but

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Secretary of State Timothy Pickering dies

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 a lawyer in 1768. He joined the Essex County militia in 1766. In 1769, he was promoted to

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Fort Nashborough, now called Nashville, is founded

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 on settlers in the area. After the Revolution began, many Cherokee and other tribes in the southeast joined

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James McHenry becomes Washington’s Secretary of War

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 in 1771 at the age of 22. His family started an importing business in Baltimore, but James studied

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Georgia patriots make a stand at Burke County Jail

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 British began their new Southern strategy with the attack and capture of Savannah, Georgia. The British were forced

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