Steve Dalton

@CenderDalton - Managing Partner, MA, Indiana, #muniland, #Purdue, #ValpoCross from #Valpo, #NWindiana Jesus follower, husband, father, and Poppy

[Dominic Sandbrook @dcsandbrook]

Today on @TheRestHistory we head to the Greek Bronze Age - and plunge into one of the foundational texts of Western culture.

Two epic episodes on Homer's THE ODYSSEY - as well a RIH Club bonus on the text, with translator Daniel Mendelsohn.

To join: https://t.co/Fuhv4JYmj4

[Prime Minister of Israel @IsraeliPM]

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:
Sara and I grieve with the American people over the loss of our dear friend, Senator Lindsey Graham.

In our recent meeting, I said, "Lindsey is a great friend of Israel and a cherished friend of mine. We have no better friend than Lindsey."

Lindsey understood that the security of Israel and America are inseparable. He devoted his life to defending America, strengthening our alliance and standing up for the free world.

Israel has lost one of its greatest friends. America has lost a great patriot. I have lost a beloved friend.

Our hearts are with Lindsey's family and with the American people at this difficult time. May his values and initiatives continue to guide us toward victory and peace, and may his memory forever be a blessing. 🇮🇱🇺🇸

[@UAE-TeamEmirates @TeamEmiratesUAE]

Imperious. Alone. Back in Yellow! 💛🥇

After an incredible attack on the Col du Tourmalet, @TamauPogi rides solo for 43km and wins stage 6 of @LeTour 🔥

Keep shining, Tadej!

#WeAreUAE | #TDF2026

[Tour de France™ @LeTour]

TORITOOOOO 👑

#TDF2026

[1776 Live @250YearsAgoLive]

Continental Congress HAS SIGNED A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE! 

The UNITED STATES are OFFICIALLY INDEPENDENT from BRITAIN.

LIBERTY BELLS ring out throughout Philadelphia; the streets ERUPT IN ECSTASY.

[Merriam-Webster @MerriamWebster]

The #WordOfTheDay is ‘semiquincentennial.’
https://t.co/rHmHTEpr7q

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Today marks the 250th anniversary of one of humanity's brightest, strongest, and most influential dreams – the American Dream of an independent, free, and prosperous nation that defends people's freedom, faith, and the pursuit of happiness.

That dream has endured many trials. It did not merely survive – it has, for two and a half centuries now, served as an example for other nations and helped the entire humanity stand firm and become freer. This was especially important in the 20th century, when America helped save the world from the rule of tyrants and built the alliances and partnerships that, for the first time, gave a large part of humanity lasting peace and the opportunity to develop in freedom.

Now, in the 21st century, America's influence and importance are certainly no less. And we see that particularly clearly in Ukraine, which is fighting for its independence, freedom, and our people's right to happiness with much the same hope, the same purpose, and the same determination with which Americans won and defended their own independence.

We deeply value the support of the United States, especially now, during Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine. American weapons – from the Javelins that President Trump decided to give to Ukraine to the Patriots that most reliably protect the lives of our people – everything the United States has provided to help us defend our country demonstrates the strength of the American spirit, American resolve, and American technology.

And we know the value of all these words better than anyone. When we ask America for Patriots, we believe that the values of respect for life and for people that prevailed 250 years ago will prevail again today. The world needs the kind of leadership that guarantees protection for freedom and for life.

I wish America a happy Fourth of July, the President of the United States and all Americans every success, and all of us around the world who value America – fruitful cooperation. "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." That is what unites all of us – all who respect America and thank America today.

May the dreams of free people always triumph over the evil and hatred of those who seek to destroy freedom. America, thank you! I am confident that if we're in it together, we'll definitely achieve peace! Congratulations on your Independence Day!

[America @america]

Happy 250th Birthday, America 🇺🇸

[Jim Banks @Jim_Banks]

Happy 250th birthday to the greatest country on Earth, the United States of America.

Have a great Independence Day weekend! 🇺🇸

[FOX Sports @FOXSports]

“Cape Verde. Thank you, on behalf of the world. You made us dream and watch your dreams lived out in real time. We’ll never forget you.” - @stuholden

People will never forget this run by Cape Verde 🇨🇻

[Steve Dalton @daltonsbriefs]

Ha! Well played

[Merriam-Webster @MerriamWebster]

Why is it ‘cancelled’ in the U.K. but ‘canceled’ in the U.S.?

Because we gave them that L in 1776.

[1776 Live @250YearsAgoLive]

Independence may be on hold, despite yesterday’s decision.

Continental Congress has been meeting to further consider the Declaration of Independence, which they have hastily revised to remove author Thomas Jefferson’s denouncement of the transatlantic slave trade.

More changes may be coming and independence may have to wait until August or later.

[U.S. Soccer Men's National Team @USMNT]

FOUND A WAY THROUGH! 🇺🇸

[U.S. Soccer Men's National Team @USMNT]

Knock Knock. 🚪

IT'S MATCHDAY FOR THE USA! 🇺🇸

[1776 Live @250YearsAgoLive]

The New York Provincial Congress evacuates New York City as British forces approach.

Yesterday, General Washington learned of 45 Royal Navy ships bearing down on New York from Sandy Hook. The situation looks dire.

[Niki Kelly @nkellyIN]

Breaking news: Governor directs state to reimburse local governments for gas tax holiday revenue.

https://t.co/tPBareneoh

[Nikki Haley @NikkiHaley]

Iran will never follow through on any MOU.
Iran will never agree to a deal.
Iran will never give up its nuclear ambitions.
Iran will never voluntarily give up control of the Strait.
Iran will never stop supporting terrorists proxies.
Iran will never be a normal country under this regime.

[American History Central @AHC1776]

Good morning, everyone.

It's officially America 250 Week.

Celebrate accordingly, as John Adams said, with "Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other..."

And remember, Congress approved the motion to declare independence on July 2. It took a couple of days to hammer out the final version of the Declaration of Independence, which is why we illuminate the skies from sea to shining sea on July 4.

#America250

Image: John Adams by John Trumbull. Source: White House Historical Association.

[Steve Dalton @daltonsbriefs]

Following along for the next couple days

[1776 Live @250YearsAgoLive]

Thomas Jefferson submits the final draft of his Declaration of Independence to Continental Congress.

[Steve Dalton @daltonsbriefs]

Awful government overstretch right?

[Pete Buttigieg @PeteButtigieg]

This week someone targeted my family for harm with a false report. We’re physically OK, but that doesn’t mean we weren’t harmed. I am beyond furious.

Whatever your politics, this is awful, wrong, and can never become normal. https://t.co/72wxaVLzVT