Brian Preski

[Knights of Columbus @KofC]

Happy Independence Day!

As we celebrate the birth of our nation, we give thanks for the blessings of freedom and the countless men and women who have worked to preserve it throughout our history.

For more than a century, Knights of Columbus have sought to serve both God and country through lives of faith, charity, and patriotism. Today, let us pray for the United States, that our country may always uphold the dignity of every human person, protect religious liberty, and seek the common good. May God bless America and guide us in building a more just and charitable society.

God Bless America!

[House Republicans @HouseGOP]

REPOST if you're PROUD to be an American! 🇺🇸

[Josh Barzon @JoshuaBarzon]

Ronald Reagan’s inspiring patriotic speech from 1981 about why America is the greatest. This is an absolute must watch today on this 250th birthday of our country 🇺🇸

[Beth Burch🇺🇸 @bethbur97689252]

The “13 folds “ of Ole Glory! ❤️🇺🇸🦅

[Denn Dunham @DennD68]

Badass video by US Space Force. I don’t think people truly understand or appreciate what they do.

[Johnny Cadillac @lippyent]

🇺🇸 Dont let me Down!!

[Robbie Mouton @mcgmouton57]

General Washington really was chosen to lead our nation by a higher power. Even the Native Americans knew it.

This painting of Gen Washington at Valley Forge, praying for guidance when the fight for America's independence seemed lost. The painting was from the brutal winter of 1777-1778. The "fragile army" of colonists needed to fight to make the independence from Britain declared on July 4th, 1776, stick. The problem was they were freezing to death, without winter clothing, many without shoes.

In July 1755, a 23-year-old Washington escaped a harrowing death at the Battle of Monongahela, when he was shot by an expert marksman and survived. In a letter to his younger brother John the future first president wrote, "By the all-powerful dispensations of Providence, I have been protected beyond all human probability and expectations; for I had 4 bullets through my coat, and 2 horses shot out from under me, yet escaped unhurt, although death was leveling my companions on every side." He then realized God had saved him for a reason.

Years later, before Washington became president, an Indian chief who was at the battle asked to be brought to Washington. He said, "Sir, I just needed to meet you because I am an expert marksman and I shot you 17 times and my men shot you, and pretty soon I told them to stop wasting their bullets, because this is a man who is protected by the great spirit above. I just wanted to see you before I died, knowing you will become the father of a great nation." This used to be in all the history books.

Put American history back in our classroom so that our children will know what our forefathers did to leave a godfilled legacy for us!🇺🇸

https://t.co/pkvGdNHFbQ

[Bishop Robert Barron @BishopBarron]

Friends, Abraham Lincoln added the words “under God” to the Gettysburg Address as he delivered it. What prompted him to do this at so decisive a moment?

[Eric Spracklen 🇺🇸 @EricSpracklen]

Just saw this video and wanted to share. It will bring a tear to your eye.

This man is a national hero and the very best of America.

God bless him!

[✨Red✨ @mcucolo57]

"There is no greater, more beautiful, and instantly recognizable symbol of our Nation and its ideals, traditions, and values than the flag of the United States."
-Ronald Reagan

[Mike Netter @nettermike]

Here is the first time ever God Bless America was sung
Happy 250 America
Watch and spread
Like and smile

[Johnny Midnight ⚡️ @its_The_Dr]

Meathead just couldn’t win this all American Argument with Archie! 🤣😂🇺🇸

[Bethany Miller @bethanyymmiller]

250 years of the greatest place on earth 🇺🇸

Created for @WarSocietyUSA

[𝙻𝚢𝚔𝚊𝚗 @lykan_hypers]

Él es K9 Valor, salvó la vida de 47 soldados, sobrevivió a un primer terrorista suicida y mató a 3 más, diente contra cuchillo, luego se posicionó entre una explosión y su controlador.

La mitad de su cara quedó destrozada, perdió su ojo y oreja izquierda. Lo llevaron a Alemania donde parcialmente le reconstruyeron la mandíbula.

El Pentágono le otorgó La medalla de honor del congreso y un aplauso y ovación de más de 8 minutos. Un verdadero héroe.

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

A historic mission, returned HOME. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[Brianna Lyman @briannalyman2]

On this day in 1865, Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant.

Lee showed up dressed in his best, looking like a dignified gentleman. Grant was covered in mud after riding all morning.

Before anything was signed, the two men spoke about their shared service in the Mexican War -- a reminder that Confederates and Union soldiers were nonetheless countrymen tied by mystic chords of memory.

Grant did not create terms of surrender to humiliate the South. Grant and Lincoln understood that to unify the nation, you could not imprison half of it. Confederates were allowed to keep their sidearms and personal horses.

When Grant learned that Lee's men were quite literally starving after having not eaten for days, he ordered 25,000 rations sent to them immediately. Lee said this would have "a very happy effect" on his men.

When Lee rode away after signing terms of surrender, Union soldiers cheered. Grant forced them to stop, reminding Union soldiers that Confederates were "now our countrymen" and there would be no cheering over their downfall. (In fact, days later when actual ceremonial surrender occurred, Union Gen. Josh Chamberlain reportedly ordered his men to salute passing Confederates as a sign of respect)

Lee also worked diligently to stop Confederates from waging guerrilla warfare, encouraging them to set their arms aside and return home and in peace. He was a titan in his own right.

If the spirit of 1865 had been driven by the urge to shame and punish, the Union would not have lasted. So many people today misunderstand that and as such, they try to rewrite America history.

God Bless America.

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

WE WILL NEVER LEAVE AN AMERICAN WARFIGHTER BEHIND! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

A moment to be proud of. 🇺🇸

GOD BLESS AMERICA. GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS.