Today in History: Newly Independent American States Sign Treaty of Alliance...
On this date in history – February 6, 1778 – the Treaty of Alliance and Treaty of Amity and Commerce were signed in Paris. The agreements established a crucial alliance between the newly seceded...
View ArticleThomas Paine: A Lifetime of Radicalism
Although he has been called “The Father of the American Revolution,” Thomas Paine was perhaps the most unlikely man in the world to carry the torch of American independence. An Englishman who was once...
View ArticleThomas Paine Played Dodgeball With Death
The are many interesting facets of Thomas Paine’s life, but one that has often gone unmentioned by many other scholars was his capacity to elude an early death. On no less than seven occasions, the...
View ArticleToday in History: Second Continental Congress Convenes
On this date in 1775, representatives from the several colonies met in Philadelphia, forming the Second Continental Congress. Its primary purpose was to determine a colonial response to controversial...
View ArticleToday in History: Benedict Arnold Captures and Destroys Richmond
Today in history, on January 5, 1781, much of Richmond, Virginia was burned to the ground by a British naval force led by Benedict Arnold. It was his most significant military retort against his former...
View ArticleToday in History: Founding Father Hugh Williamson Born
On this date in 1735, Hugh Williamson, a remarkable founding-era figure from North Carolina, was born. Williamson’s name is seldom mentioned alongside the famous characters of his day, but his life was...
View ArticleToday in History: Preparations Begin for Impeachment Trial of Justice Samuel...
Today in 1804, the Jeffersonian Republican-controlled United States Senate appointed a committee to plan the impeachment trial of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Chase. A signer of the Declaration of...
View ArticleThomas Paine: Radical American Hero
My episode of the Tom Woods Show is up! It was a true honor to discuss my new book, Thomas Paine: A Lifetime of Radicalism with Tom. To order the book (paperback or hardcover, both with personalization...
View ArticleToday in History: North Carolina Becomes 12th State to Ratify the Constitution
Today in 1789, North Carolina ratified the Constitution, becoming the 12th state to do so. Prior to this, the state had held a first convention in Hillsborough that decided not to ratify, but left open...
View ArticleToday in History: British Surrender at Yorktown
Today in 1781, the Battle of Yorktown concluded with a Franco-American triumph over the British, a decisive conclusion to the American War for Independence. In early 1781, the Franco-American high...
View ArticlePre-Orders Available for Thomas Paine: A Lifetime of Radicalism
I am beyond excited to announce that I can now take pre-orders for my upcoming book, Thomas Paine: A Lifetime of Radicalism, to be released 11/25. Pre-orders here: https://davidbenner.square.site/ If...
View ArticleToday in History: Samuel Adams was Born
Happy birthday Samuel Adams, Bostonian firebrand of the patriot resistance against Britain! In 1772, he drafted “The Rights of the Colonists,” a succinct defense of individual rights on the basis of...
View ArticleToday in History: John Locke Born
Today history, on Aug 29 1632, political philosopher and theologian John Locke was born. Locke ranks as one of the most influential political philosophers and Enlightenment thinkers. His theories on...
View ArticleToday in History: Patrick Henry Inaugurated as Virginia’s 1st Governor
Today in history, on June 29 1776, Patrick Henry was inaugurated as Virginia’s first governor. The event marked the first time in history where a republican governor took office under a constitution...
View ArticleToday in History: Second Continental Congress Convened
Today in history, on May 10, 1775, representatives from the several colonies met in Philadelphia, forming the Second Continental Congress. Its primary purpose was to determine a colonial response to...
View ArticleToday in History: James Monroe Born
Today in history – April 28 1758 – James Monroe was born. A pivotal figure throughout the American War of Independence, the ratification struggle, Virginia’s republican transformation, and his...
View ArticleToday in History: Roger Sherman Born
Today in 1721, Roger Sherman was born. A pivotal figure of the American founding period, he was only one of only two people to sign the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of the Confederation,...
View ArticleToday in History: Shots Fired at Fort Sumter
Today in 1861, President Abraham Lincoln decided to send ships to resupply Fort Sumter after being repeatedly warned by South Carolina that such a gesture would be interpreted as an act of war....
View ArticleToday in History: British Evacuate Boston
Today in history, on March 17, 1776, British forces evacuated Boston after George Washington and Henry Knox set up artillery on Dorchester Heights, overlooking the city. The event was the culmination...
View ArticleToday in History: George Washington Born
Today in history, on Feb. 22, 1732, George Washington, proud Virginian and father of his country, was born. He was an indispensable force in America’s struggle against Britain, and his presence was...
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