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[Arlington National Cemetery @ArlingtonNatl]

This morning, Soldiers from @USArmyOldGuard conducted the annual solemn tradition of #FlagsIn 🇺🇸

[U.S. Naval Institute @NavalInstitute]

A mother sent President Truman $10 and asked that it be used to pay for a birthday cake for her son in the Navy. Truman sent the request to the sailor's CO, who then had his cooks bake a big cake. Remember: Your mom will go to the top of the chain of command for you. #MothersDay

[Tom Fitton @TomFitton]

Bob Woodson is an American hero.

[U.S. Naval Institute @NavalInstitute]

Today is Baby Day. Navy tradition allows for sailors to have their babies baptized in their ship's bell. The name of the baby is then engraved inside the bell as a permanent record.
#BabyDay #NationalBabyDay

[The Babylon Bee Podcast @BabylonBeePod]

God saved Pastor @RealJackHibbs from death

[Traces of Texas @TracesofTexas]

Traces of Texas reader Martin Tovar was so kind as to send in this 1994 photo of Selena at the Texas Live Music Festival in San Antonio. When I think of great Texas musical tragedies I think of Buddy Holly, Blind Lemon Jefferson and Selena. Who knows where their music would have taken them had they not died so young? Both of them were just getting started.

Thank you, Martin. She was something else!

[Jack Carr @JackCarrUSA]

Born on this day in 1947, Tom Clancy came to define the modern techno-thriller.
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Do you have a favorite Tom Clancy novel?

[Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX]

Happy Easter – He is Risen!

[Traces of Texas @TracesofTexas]

Happy Easter, you crazy Texans!

[Traces of Texas @TracesofTexas]

Every Easter I post this photo of San Antonio farmer Sam Smith celebrating rain after a prolonged drought on Easter Sunday, 1951. I do not apologize for it as it's my all-time favorite Texas photo. Taken by AP photographer Harvey Belgin, it was nominated for a Pulitzer.

[GarySiniseFoundation @GarySiniseFound]

Join us today in celebrating the 104th birthday of the @AmericanLegion. Over the years, our very own @GarySinise has visited several American Legion posts, and in 2017, he was "capped" into the Sons of the American Legion by the Post 43 Commander. Happy Birthday, American Legion!

[The Alamo @OfficialAlamo]

Today marks the 187th anniversary of the fall of the Alamo, a defining moment in Texas history. The bravery and sacrifice of those who fought for freedom will forever be remembered and honored. Let us never forget their legacy. Remember The Alamo.

[Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX]

On this day in 1836, the Alamo fell to the Mexican Army.

The heroes of the Alamo fought to the last man to defend Texas.

Their grit lives on in the millions of Texans today who have made our state the greatest in the nation.

#RememberTheAlamo

[Traces of Texas @TracesofTexas]

Happy Birthday, Texas! 187 years ago today, on March 2nd, 1836, 59 men signed the Texas Declaration of Independence, officially breaking from Mexico and creating the Republic of Texas. We've been through a lot since then --- had our share of bad characters and tough times --- but the spirit of those folks who took such a leap of faith lives on.

Here's an 1836 copy of the official document.

[Houston Astros @astros]

You ain't met my Texas yet. 🤘

#TexasIndependenceDay

[Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX]

Today, we celebrate Texas Independence Day!

We honor the legacy of the brave heroes that secured Texas’ independence from Mexico.

True Texas grit lives on today, making our state the greatest in America.

[Texas GOP @TexasGOP]

On this day, 187 years ago, Texas declared independence from Mexico and established itself as a sovereign republic and a force to be reckoned with the world over.

[The American Legion @AmericanLegion]

Onboard are 4 @USArmy chaplains – Methodist Church minister George L. Fox; Reform Rabbi Alexander D. Goode; Reformed Church in America minister Rev. Clark V. Poling & Roman Catholic priest Father John P. Washington – who give up their own life jackets to others. #FourChaplainsDay

[The American Legion @AmericanLegion]

The bravery of the four chaplains leads The American Legion to call for their Medal of Honor recognition. American Legion posts worldwide continue to conduct annual #FourChaplainsDay ceremonies in early February to honor them.

[The American Legion @AmericanLegion]

They drown after helping dozens of soldiers onto lifeboats. Their final act is a prayer together, arms locked. Of the 904 onboard, 675 perish. #FourChaplainsDay