Rep. Mike Collins

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[Rep. Mike Collins @RepMikeCollins]

Signed, sealed, delivered.

[Rep. Mike Collins @RepMikeCollins]

On this day in history in 1940, Leon Trotsky, the exiled Russian revolutionary, was fatally injured by an ice-ax-wielding assassin working for Soviet leader Joseph Stalin, at his home in Mexico.

Trotsky, born in Ukraine, became a leading Marxist revolutionary and key figure in the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution, later building the Red Army to win the Civil War. His clashes with Stalin led to his exile and eventual expulsion from the Soviet Union.

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Thank you to the 140 students and parents who joined us for GA-10’s Academy Day to learn more about our nation’s military service academies and the Congressional Nomination process.

Academy Day gives students interested in serving our country the information, resources, and guidance they need to successfully navigate the application process.

I’m proud to see so many young Georgians ready to answer the call to serve our country!

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On this day in history in 1877, the infamous Western outlaw Billy the Kid claimed his first victim after a skirmish with a blacksmith.

Billy the Kid’s real name was likely Henry McCarty, though he was better known by the alias William H. Bonney. His short, violent life was filled with prison breaks and shootouts. The gunslinger claimed to have killed 21 men, “one for every year of my life,” but historians put the true number closer to nine. Billy was shot and killed by New Mexico Sheriff Pat Garrett on July 14, 1881.

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“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” — Proverbs 16:3

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On this day in history in 1981, IBM releases its version of a personal computer, or PC.

IBM CEO Frank Cary gave William Lowe one month to develop a prototype for a PC that appealed to small businesses and consumers for $1,500. He was given a year to take it to market.

The IBM PC became the industry standard as it was now possible to connect to a television, allowing users to manage text and play games. It improved business efficiency, drove the growth of the software industry, and brought computing into widespread use.

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On this day in history in 1934, the nation’s most dangerous criminals arrived at Alcatraz.

Converted into a maximum-security federal penitentiary in 1934, Alcatraz held notorious criminals such as Al Capone, George “Machine Gun” Kelly, and Robert Stroud, the “Birdman of Alcatraz.” The prison became infamous for escape attempts—most notably the 1962 breakout by Frank Morris and the Anglin brothers, which inspired the film Escape from Alcatraz.

Due to high maintenance costs, Alcatraz closed in 1963 after housing over 1,500 inmates in its 29-year run.

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On this day in history in 1776, news of America’s Declaration of Independence reached London.

Dispatches from General Howe had finally crossed the Atlantic and arrived by horseback. On August 10, the London Gazette carried a short line confirming that the Continental Congress had declared the United Colonies “free and independent States.” What many in Britain had viewed as a colonial uprising was now an official war.

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“Praise the Lord, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples. For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord.” — Psalm 117:1-2

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On this day in history in 1782, George Washington created the Purple Heart during his time as the commander in chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.

He awarded it to only three soldiers during the Revolutionary War. The purple badge allowed soldiers to pass guards without challenge and have their names recorded in the “Book of Merit.” The award was forgotten until it was reinstated on Washington’s 200th birthday in 1932.

Today, the Purple Heart is awarded to soldiers who have been wounded, killed, or prisoners of war. It is the oldest American award for the armed forces.

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On this day in history in 1945, the United States dropped the first atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima in Japan.

The U.S. began developing nuclear weapons in 1940 after learning Germany was doing the same. Although Germany was defeated before the bomb was ready, the war with Japan continued. To avoid heavy U.S. casualties, President Truman ordered the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, killing 80,000 instantly and 60,000 more from fallout. Days later, a second bomb hit Nagasaki. Japan surrendered a week later, ending World War II.

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I’m working to help more young Americans achieve the American Dream.

Traditionally, 529 College Savings Plans could only pay for four-year degrees, but we know that’s not the right or necessary path for everyone. That’s why I introduced the bipartisan Aviation Workforce Development Act and then co-authored the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act, which expanded 529s to cover virtually every trade and certification as part of the Working Families Tax Cut.

Now, more people can pursue the path that’s right for them with the same tools as those who want to go to college.

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On this day in history in 1926, master illusionist Harry Houdini was submerged underwater in an airtight metal casket after being challenged by rival magician Rahman Bey. It would take Houdini 91 minutes to escape.

This was the final major stunt of a career filled with daring escapes and illusions. Three months later, Houdini died at age 52 from complications of a ruptured appendix. He was laid to rest at Machpelah Cemetery in Queens, New York.

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On this day in history in 1790, the US Coast Guard was created.

Conceived by Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton, it was designed to stop smuggling and enforce tariffs, which were the government's main source of income at the time.

Happy Birthday, @USCG!

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No tax on tips.
No tax on overtime.

Thanks to the Working Families Tax Cut, Americans are keeping more of their hard-earned money. I was proud to support this legislation for the hardworking people of Georgia.

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On this day in history in 1492, Christopher Columbus and his crew set sail for China and India on the Niña, Pinta, and Santa Maria.

The ships reached land in the Bahamas a few months later before seeing Cuba, which Columbus assumed was China. After, he sighted Hispaniola, thinking it may be Japan. The crew returned to Spain with gold and spices.

Columbus would make four expeditions to the Americas over the course of his lifetime. Columbus died in 1506 never realizing he founded the New World for Europe, which would help make Spain the wealthiest country on Earth for a century.

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“It is the Lord your God you must follow, and him you must revere. Keep his commands and obey him; serve him and hold fast to him.” — Deuteronomy 13:4

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On this day in history in 1988, Rush Limbaugh, a conservative talk show host and author, began his national radio show.

The Rush Limbaugh Show was nationally aired from 1988 until his death in 2021. With over 30 million weekly listeners, the Rush Limbaugh Show was the #1 Radio Talk Show for 32 years. In 2020, President Trump awarded Limbaugh with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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Never forget Laken Riley.

Open borders and the release of criminal illegal aliens led to her murder.

My Laken Riley Act, signed into law by President Trump, requires the detention of illegal aliens who commit theft and other crimes, and mandates that ICE take them into custody and send them home. 20,000+ criminal illegal aliens have been taken off the streets under this law.

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On this day in history in 30 BC, Marc Antony defeated Octavian in the Battle of Alexandria.

Once allies, Antony and Octavian became rivals after Julius Caesar’s death. Tensions rose when Antony left Octavian’s sister for Cleopatra, sparking political backlash.

Despite earlier losses and desertions, Antony won the initial clash at Alexandria—but his army collapsed. Days later, Octavian invaded soon Egypt and won the war. Antony and Cleopatra committed suicide soon after.

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If you can’t read a stop sign, you shouldn’t be driving an 80,000-pound truck. Period.

@POTUS gets it. Let’s get illegal aliens off our roads and put veterans behind the wheel and into great careers.

[Rapid Response 47 @RapidResponse47]

.@POTUS: "For many years, American highways and roadways have been terrorized by unqualified illegal aliens dangerously driving Big Rigs... Semi-trucks, and tractor trailers all because Radical Left maniacs at the state level have issued them Commercial Driver's Licenses... They don’t speak English. They cannot read basic road signs. In many cases, they’ve engaged in reckless driving that has caused many, many preventable deaths."