The International Space Station orbited over Los Angeles on July 4th as America marked 250 years of independence with a burst of fireworks lighting up the city below — a celebration so bright it reached all the way to space!
Today, we’re wishing President George W. Bush a happy 80th birthday.
On Inauguration Day in 2009, President Bush left President Obama a handwritten note in the Oval Office offering encouragement, faith, and support as President Obama began his presidency. The letter remains a powerful reminder that public service should be grounded in grace, respect, and a shared commitment to the country. We’re grateful to President Bush for helping ensure a smooth and orderly transition between his administration and that of President Obama.
You can see the letter on display in our replica of the Obama Oval Office at the Obama Presidential Center.
Beloved actor, singer and trailblazer Sheryl Lee Ralph delivers a powerful and heartfelt rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner from beside the historic Liberty Bell in Philadelphia to mark America's 250th birthday. #DisneyCelebratesAmerica
Beloved actor, singer and trailblazer Sheryl Lee Ralph delivers a powerful and heartfelt rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner from beside the historic Liberty Bell in Philadelphia to mark America's 250th birthday. #DisneyCelebratesAmerica
Every American should be outraged by what Trump has done to our nation's 250th birthday celebration. What should have been a once-in-a-generation moment to unite the country has been turned into another vehicle for division, propaganda, and political gain.
We uncovered how he hijacked America 250 – watch to see how.
People are traveling, gathering together, barbecuing, celebrating the 250th anniversary of this nation in various ways. And then we have this…
An American service member using his right to free speech, guaranteed in our nation’s constitution. A right given to all of us every day. Regardless of your political affiliation, read or watch Major Jason Watson’s full statement. It’s powerful. He has served and is serving. He is speaking up and out, and for that he was arrested.
Free speech, freedom of religion, a free press, the freedom to vote for who you choose, the freedom to love who you choose. These are all things we celebrate on our nation’s birthday. They are what makes us a democracy, among many other things. So as you gather, as you grill, as you plan your day, think of Major Watson, think of the freedoms you hold dear, and don’t just celebrate them, but make sure generations to come will have these rights as well! 🇺🇸
See you soon, Strawberry Moon 🍓🌕
Look up tonight to spot June’s full Moon, also known as the Strawberry Moon!
Want to keep the Moon joy going? Registration is open now to celebrate with @NASA during International #ObserveTheMoon Night this September: https://t.co/CKaxptNEgQ
That’s one big chandelier…
The @NASAHubble team captured this sparkling photo of the Chandelier Cluster, a globular star cluster within our Milky Way galaxy. A globular cluster is a dense collection of thousands to millions of stars bound by gravity. https://t.co/hkks3ngsPU
TIME's new cover: After 250 years, what defines American life today?
To answer that question, we asked 250 experts to choose the art, innovations, destinations, ideas, and cultural touchstones that best capture the country now https://t.co/49maJEFESa
The Euclid space telescope has captured the largest and most detailed photo ever taken of our galaxy's crowded heart, a dazzling image packed with 60 million stars, the European Space Agency said. https://t.co/HryWrb3GMI
“Do not ever let anyone make you feel like you don’t matter, or like you don’t have a place in our American story — because you do. And you have a right to be exactly who you are." — Mrs. Obama