September in American History: Part II

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  • Reading time:10 mins read

Washington cautions Americans to steer clear of political parties, warning that they would greatly divide the nation, stating, “Political parties are likely to become potent engines, by which cunning, ambitious and unprincipled men will be enabled to subvert the power of the people and to usurp for themselves the reigns of government.”

July in American History: Part II

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  • Reading time:13 mins read

President Dwight D. Eisenhower authorizes “In God We Trust” as the US national motto. This replaced the original US motto, “E Pluribus Unum,” which had been the traditional motto since 1782.

June in American History: Part I

From the D-Day invasion of Normandy to celebrations of the American flag to the births of presidents, June is a notable month in our history.

February in American History: Part II

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  • Reading time:8 mins read

February in American History! Part II of a series exploring history month by month. Significant events through the centuries.