Happy Moon Landing Day!
On this day in 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on the Moon. This photo shows both astronauts on the Moon, with Armstrong reflected in the visor of Aldrin's helmet.
16 May 1785: Settlers of Franklin, in what is now Tennessee, petition for statehood. Seven states vote in favor, but 2/3rds are required under the Articles of Confederation. It would have been the 14th state. #History#OTD#ad https://t.co/5Dux4zBxbP
This week is National Police Week. It's a time to honor the brave men and women who died in the line of duty.
We also want to pause to thank our KPD officers and law enforcement partners across the region for your courage and dedication to keeping our neighbors safe every day.
#OTD in 1965, Ranger 9 spacecraft launched to the Moon on the final mission of the Ranger program. Unlike previous Ranger spacecraft, Ranger 9 flew with its cameras pointed in the direction of travel, taking stunning photographs of the lunar surface. #AirSpacePhoto
6 Mar 1836: Davy Crockett, who served in the U.S. Congress, is killed at the #Battle of the #Alamo at the age of 49. He was born in Limestone, #Tennessee in 1786. #History#OTD#RIP#ad https://t.co/Zf9oUN1qN8
“We are all Jews here.” One of only five Americans to be named “Righteous Among the Nations”, a title given by the State of Israel to non-Jews who risked their lives to save Jews from extermination by Nazi Germany during the Holocaust.
With a pistol to his forehead, Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds made a choice.
He could save himself or save the 200 Jewish-American Soldiers under his command. For his heroism, he will receive the Medal of Honor on March 2. This is his story. 🧵