We are devastated by the sudden loss of Gordon Wood. Known to many as one of the foremost scholars on the American Revolution, Gordon was also a teacher of generations of students and other historians who, like him, help us better understand who we are as a country and a people. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with his family, his many friends and all who he touched throughout his remarkable life.
Most Americans know pirates operated in the Caribbean.
Fewer realize the young United States had pirates in the interior.
Not on the ocean.
On the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers.
And for a while, some of the busiest roads in America belonged to them. 🧵
If the LA election thieves suddenly put Spencer in second place with the last ballots, it would look less fraud-y, just saying…
Might even stop a federal investigation and the biggest fraud audit in history. Could even keep some fraudsters out of prison… 🤔
THE VILLAGE KICKED HIM OUT!
You may have seen Pete Hegseth's D Day speech yesterday. He also wanted to attend an international ceremony in the village of Langrune-sur-Mer.... but the town decided they didn't want Hegseth so they blocked him from coming!
FRANCE WINS!
Have a barn owl meme to start your week! This is the last owl species I have left on my list to photograph in Florida. Gonna be a tough one since they're primarily active at night and my telephoto lens isn't exactly the greatest in low light. I'm confident we can do it!