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Madison @madison_mue

almost 10 years ago

I was having a rough day when my mom sent me a picture of my cat casually riding my goat. I've never been happier.

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Echoes of War

@EchoesofWarYT

about 1 month ago

On this day in 1777, the United States chose its flag in one sentence, and the men who voted on it had no idea what they had just done. The timing could not have been worse. The country was barely a year removed from declaring independence and it was losing. The British had taken New York. Washington's army was battered and short on everything. Congress was drowning in crises: no money, restless officers, a war that might collapse at any moment. Survival, not symbolism, was the daily business. Yet on June 14, 1777, in the middle of all that, the Marine Committee tucked a brief resolution into the day's work. The full text was almost absurdly simple. "Resolved, that the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white, that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation." That was the entire thing. No record of debate. No designer credited. The popular story that Betsy Ross sewed the first one is a charming legend that appeared a full century later, told by her grandson, with no solid evidence behind it. The resolution did not even specify how the stars should be arranged, which is why early American flags came in wild variety, stars in circles, rows, and scattered patterns, each maker improvising. These exhausted men, fighting for their lives, voting between a dozen other emergencies, accidentally created one of the most recognized symbols on the planet. That flag would go on to survive a civil war, fly through two world wars, get planted on the summit of Mount Everest, and be driven into the gray dust of the moon, where it still stands today. 249 years ago it was a single afterthought in the minutes of a desperate Congress. That sentence is why we celebrate Flag Day. Happy Flag Day.

EchoesofWarYT's tweet photo. On this day in 1777, the United States chose its flag in one sentence, and the men who voted on it had no idea what they had just done.

The timing could not have been worse. The country was barely a year removed from declaring independence and it was losing. The British had taken New York. Washington's army was battered and short on everything. Congress was drowning in crises: no money, restless officers, a war that might collapse at any moment. Survival, not symbolism, was the daily business.

Yet on June 14, 1777, in the middle of all that, the Marine Committee tucked a brief resolution into the day's work. The full text was almost absurdly simple. "Resolved, that the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white, that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation."

That was the entire thing. No record of debate. No designer credited. The popular story that Betsy Ross sewed the first one is a charming legend that appeared a full century later, told by her grandson, with no solid evidence behind it. The resolution did not even specify how the stars should be arranged, which is why early American flags came in wild variety, stars in circles, rows, and scattered patterns, each maker improvising.

These exhausted men, fighting for their lives, voting between a dozen other emergencies, accidentally created one of the most recognized symbols on the planet. That flag would go on to survive a civil war, fly through two world wars, get planted on the summit of Mount Everest, and be driven into the gray dust of the moon, where it still stands today.

249 years ago it was a single afterthought in the minutes of a desperate Congress. That sentence is why we celebrate Flag Day. Happy Flag Day.

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The White House

@WhiteHouse

about 1 month ago

Just the beginning of a legendary night at the People’s House. 📸🇺🇸

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Madison @madison_mue

2 months ago

Absolutely amazing. This is so very needed. Happy Mother’s Day ❤️🌸🌹

Lila Rose

@LilaGraceRose

2 months ago

BREAKING: The White House launched https://t.co/8ukGDBPljk, a new website connecting women with life-affirming support. Abortion tells a woman she must kill her child to succeed. THAT IS A LIE. Mothers deserve hope, help, and real care. Every child deserves the chance to live.

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Naomi “Nemo” Gurrola

@neeemooo98

ya found me

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NASA

@NASA

3 months ago

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Iowa State Football @CycloneFB

11 months ago

This is college football.

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Madison @madison_mue

almost 2 years ago

@KCCINews https://t.co/RPrVw190KL

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Cyclone Club @Cyclone_Club

over 2 years ago

🚨TICKET GIVEAWAY🚨 We are giving away 4 tickets to the Iowa State Wrestling home opener vs. Davidson on Sunday, Nov. 12th, at 6 PM. How to win: 1. Follow us! @Cyclone_Club 2. Like & Retweet this post! The winner will be selected at NOON (CST) on Saturday! #HeartoftheNation

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Cyclone Club @Cyclone_Club

over 2 years ago · Ames

🚨MEN’S BBALL GIVEAWAY🚨 We are giving away 4 FLOOR SEATS to the men’s basketball game vs. Green Bay at 7 PM TONIGHT! How to win: - Follow us! @Cyclone_Club - Like & Retweet this post Winner will be announced at 4 PM! #HeartoftheNation

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Alissa Noe @crazysportgirl1

over 3 years ago

@LightningLhs Quinn Funk hugs his mom, Colleen, after gritting out a 10-6 in the Class 5A state semifinals (190s) 📷: Veronica Mueller

crazysportgirl1's tweet photo. @LightningLhs Quinn Funk hugs his mom, Colleen, after gritting out a 10-6 in the Class 5A state semifinals (190s)

📷: Veronica Mueller https://t.co/7wiJFBXpuc

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Madison @madison_mue

over 3 years ago

@aukaco Country Club Dental does a “membership” program for $315/year that includes everything you would get included in your insurance. Not sure how that compares to anywhere else, but worth looking! https://t.co/0quJZcxX1J

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Madison @madison_mue

over 3 years ago

@JSwansonWDM @bj_swanny We did some DAMAGE. I’m set for lunch all week 😁

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Iowa State Athletics

@CycloneATH

over 3 years ago

The final day of our 10 Days of Giveaways! Follow us & retweet this for your chance to win an Iowa State Yeti cooler! *winner will be messaged from this account only.