One giant leap for mankind
History was made on July 20, 1969, when Apollo 11's Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first to set foot on the Moon.
For more than 5 decades, the total number of moonwalkers has remained at 12. NASA will change that with Artemis IV.
On this day in 1969, Apollo 11's Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the Moon. The journey was an astounding achievement, & scientific results & specimens gathered by Armstrong & Buzz Aldrin on the surface fueled research long after the mission was over.
#OnThisDay in 1787, George Washington and 38 delegates signed the Constitution at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, creating a new government for the United States of America.
“Many Americans view everything through a political prism. Entire identities get distilled to partisan labels. The places where attachments were found — such as civic and religious institutions — have thinned out, and politics has rushed into the vacuum.” https://t.co/RBwJQF3Tu5
In considering migrants at Martha’s Vineyard and in front of the VP’s home, as well as those wading river or in grip of the cartels, this from C.S. Lewis is the necessary context. We have to stop the incentives for this tidal wave of migration. But they are individuals, w/souls.
21 years ago, on this fateful day, we remember September 11th, 2001 – it is a time to reflect and remember the victims, the survivors, and the heroes of that day. #neverforget
God bless #QueenElizabeth, a gracious leader, lady, and our host on return from the moon. On behalf of the Apollo 11 crew, Godspeed and God bless the Royal Family. Sincere condolences.
“First they came for the babies, and I did not speak out-
because I was born.”
“Then they came for MAGA Republicans, and I did not speak out-
because I wasn’t a MAGA Republican.”
“Then they came for moderate Democrats, and I did not
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Hagiography around Gorbachev in next few days will not get around those who served in the Reagan Administration, who know that the Pershings, the cruise missiles, SDI and a 600 ship Navy —all opposed by Left w/ “nuclear freeze— bankrupted the communists. #PeaceThroughStrength
🧵Meet Maria Adela Kuhfeldt Rivera, widow, jeweller, and socialite. The love child of a German father and a Peruvian mother, born in Callao, Peru, and abandoned in Moscow by her mother during the 1980 Olympic Games.
On Independence Day, we honor the patriotism, courage and selfless service of the men and women who affirmed the Declaration of Independence and fired liberty’s unifying shot at advancing the eventual freedom from the British Crown and the birth of the United States of America.
Medal of Honor Recipient and World War II Veteran Hershel “Woody” Williams, passed away this morning at the age of 98. An absolutely amazing man, it was an honor to know him and call him friend. God bless you brother. Rest In Peace. https://t.co/iuu7CpJ4Ix
The last surviving Medal of Honor Recipient from World War II, Hershel “Woody” Williams, passed away this morning at the age of 98. A truly amazing man, our very own @GarySinise was proud to call him a friend. Woody is truly an inspiration to us all. Rest In Peace, Sir.