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Historic Kaskaskia site tied to George Rogers Clark's 1778 Revolutionary War campaign

Kaskaskia 1778: George Rogers Clark Takes the Frontier Town

On July 4, 1778, George Rogers Clark captured Kaskaskia without a major battle. The small frontier move helped weaken British control in the West and shaped later American claims.

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July 7, 2026September 13, 2026

Gettysburg battlefield landscape where Union and Confederate forces fought in July 1863

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Gettysburg: The Three July Days That Changed the Civil War

The Battle of Gettysburg was fought July 1–3, 1863. See why the Union victory mattered, what the battle cost, and why the fields still draw visitors today.

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July 5, 2026September 13, 2026

Portrait of John Quincy Adams, sixth U.S. president and longtime public servant

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John Quincy Adams: A Life Built on Public Service

John Quincy Adams spent most of his life in public service. See how his early years, diplomacy, presidency, and long career in Congress shaped his legacy.

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July 3, 2026September 13, 2026

Historic illustration tied to New York's 1788 ratification of the U.S. Constitution

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New York Ratifies the Constitution: The Close 1788 Vote

New York ratified the U.S. Constitution on July 26, 1788. See why the close vote mattered, how the debate shaped the Union, and why the Bill of Rights followed.

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July 1, 2026September 13, 2026

Historic Florida transfer from Spanish rule to the United States in 1821

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Florida Becomes U.S. Territory: The 1821 Transfer

On July 17, 1821, Spain transferred Florida to the United States. See how the Adams-Onís Treaty, Andrew Jackson, and life on the frontier shaped the change.

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June 29, 2026September 13, 2026

Historic Texas annexation and statehood era scene from 1845

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Texas Annexation: The 1845 Vote Toward Statehood

In 1845, Texas moved from independent republic toward U.S. statehood. See how annexation, the Austin convention, and national politics shaped the change.

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June 27, 2026September 13, 2026

Monterey Custom House during the 1846 transition from Mexican to U.S. control

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Monterey 1846: When the U.S. Flag Rose Over California

On July 7, 1846, Commodore John D. Sloat raised the U.S. flag over Monterey’s Custom House. See how the act marked a turning point in California history.

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June 25, 2026September 13, 2026