The Taped Door That Toppled a President
On June 17, 1972, five burglars were caught inside Washington's Watergate complex — the break-in that ended a presidency.
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The Purple Heart: Born on August 7, 1782, for the Common Soldier
On August 7, 1782, George Washington created America's first military decoration — a purple cloth heart honoring ordinary soldiers, not officers.