Nat'l Guard Museum @NGMuseum
The first and only national museum dedicated to telling the National Guard's story. Open Mon – Fri, except holidays 9 a-4 p Virtual Tour: https://t.co/lpxNFRI8y9 ngef.org Washington, D.C. Joined January 2010-
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#thisweek in #history Former @IL_Natl_Guard militiaman and Civil War era President Abraham Lincoln is shot @FordsTheatreNPS in Washington DC by assassin John Wilkes Booth. Lincoln died the following day, April 15th. #civilwar #civilwarhistory #lincoln @ALPLM
#OTD in #History, 1862, slavery was abolished in #WashingtonDC. “I trust I am not dreaming,” #FrederickDouglass joyously reacted. But the act was “not only a staggering blow to slavery...but a killing blow to the rebellion—and the beginning of the end for both.” #EmancipationDay
Today is also the 162nd #anniversary of the Great Locomotive Chase. @USArmyCMH put together a good synopsis of this trailblazing special operation during the American #civilwar #civilwarhistory. ngaus.org/video-library/… ngef.org/11336-2/
Today is also the 162nd #anniversary of the Great Locomotive Chase. @USArmyCMH put together a good synopsis of this trailblazing special operation during the American #civilwar #civilwarhistory. ngaus.org/video-library/… ngef.org/11336-2/
#OnThisDay in 1861, Confederate forces fired on federally occupied Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina. The attack instigates the Civil War, which became America's bloodiest conflict. #civilwar @SCNationalGuard @EmergingCWBlog
#OTD in 1945, President Franklin D. Roosevelt died and Harry S. Truman was sworn in as President at 7:09 p.m. This photo shows the swearing-in ceremony and many of the Cabinet officers and others present. catalog.archives.gov/id/338954914
#OnThisDayInHistory #nationalguard, @NationalGuard @USNationalGuard forces began surrendering to Japanese forces in Bataan. The Japanese abuse American POWS along a route that became known as the "Bataan Death March." #YouAreNotForgotten #WWII
#OnThisDate in #NationalGuard #History in 1968, #MLK was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. His death caused riots in American cities. @USNationalGuard mobilized to respond to this national emergency, while the manhunt for King's killer commenced. @DCGuard1802 @MDNG
#OnThisDate in #NationalGuard #History in 1949, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (@NATO) is founded. #NATO NATO exists to this day as a military alliance between 32 countries in North America and Europe (including the United States) @Missouri_NG @TrumanLibrary @USNATO
The latest blog post by our intern, Sam, investigates Christopher Lippitt of the @RINationalGuard. But who is Christopher Lippitt and why was his name mentioned in the mobilization order featured in the @NGMuseum? #revolutionarywar #history ngef.org/christopher-li…
In our April Minuteman Minute here @NGMuseum, we cover the story of @USNationalGuard Beckwith Havens and the first @NationalGuardNY @AirNatlGuard unit. @NYMuseumFriends @nysmuseum @TheWWImuseum ngaus.org/video-library/…
The Bataan Death March involving the @NMNationalGuard @USNationalGuard @NationalGuard happened 82 years ago this month. This @CNN article gives a detailed account of this historic WWII war crime. @WWIImuseum @WWIIMemorial #WWII cnn.com/travel/bataan-…
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Lou Conter, the last survivor of the USS Arizona. We remember all of our brave World War II veterans and the sacrifices they made. Remember Pearl Harbor Plaque: fdr.artifacts.archives.gov/objects/2622/r…
Registration for the 146th General Conference & Exhibition is OPEN! All the information and latest news can be found here: ngaus.org/events/146th-g…
The @NGMuseum will be closed on Friday, March 29, in observance of Good Friday. We will re-open at 9:00 AM on Monday, April 1.
Happy Maryland Day @MDNG and @GuardMaryland! ""Today is Maryland Day, a day marking the arrival of English settlers at an island they named St. Clement’s in 1634 in what is now St. Mary’s County." #MarylandDay #Maryland heraldmailmedia.com/story/news/sta…
The @NGMuseum features all @USNationalGuard personnel who have received the #medalofhonor. @CMOH_Society @MohMuseum ngef.org/11336-2/?fbcli… Come see this and a whole lot more. We are open 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Monday-Friday (excluding Federal holidays). #medalofhonorDay
In recognition of National Medal of Honor Day, Minuteman Minute looks at the award's roots. @NGMuseum youtu.be/gWgg_qAEEB0?si… via @YouTube
This week in #nationalguard #History in 2003, the US and its allies invaded Saddam Hussein's Iraq. The @NationalGuard @AirNatlGuard heavily participated in the conflict from 2003 to 2011. nationalguard.mil/News/Article/5…
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Department of Defense.. @DeptofDefense
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U.S. Army Chief of St.. @ArmyChiefStaff
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NGAUS @NGAUS1878
8K Followers 1K Following The #NationalGuard's voice on Capitol Hill since 1878. (Following, RTs and links ≠ endorsement)
General Daniel Hokans.. @ChiefNGB
36K Followers 865 Following GEN Daniel Hokanson is the 29th Chief of the National Guard Bureau. Follows, likes & RTs don't equal endorsement. Tweets before 8/3/20 are from previous CNGBs.
U.S. Air Force @usairforce
1.6M Followers 677 Following Official U.S. Air Force Twitter: The appearance of hyperlinks does not = endorsement. Comment moderation & endorsement disclaimer: https://t.co/ueEIVwKxCP
Lt Gen Jon Jensen @ARNGDirector
3K Followers 333 Following Official tweets from Lt Gen Jon Jensen, director, Army National Guard. Follows/likes/RT does not=endorsement. Tweets prior to 8/10/20 are by previous directors.
Secretary of the Army.. @SecArmy
100K Followers 2K Following The official account of the Secretary of the @USArmy. (Following, RTs & links ≠ endorsement) Find photos at: https://t.co/rAH4ILlTpa
National Guard @NationalGuard
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Stars and Stripes @starsandstripes
292K Followers 551 Following Stars and Stripes provides independent news to the US military community from reporters & bureaus located around the world. VCL/MCL CONUS: Call 988 and press 1
CMH @USArmyCMH
14K Followers 5K Following The Official Twitter page for the U.S. Army Center Of Military History (CMH). (Following, RTs and links ≠ endorsement)
Angry Staff Officer @pptsapper
87K Followers 1K Following History person, Army officer, transplanted Buckeye. Writes stuff. Some Star Wars. One half of @warstoriescast. Views do not reflect or represent the DoD's.
FORSCOM 🇺🇸 @FORSCOM
99K Followers 11K Following Welcome to the official X (Twitter) for U.S. Army Forces Command. Follows, retweets and links ≠ endorsement. Frontline podcast: https://t.co/2RPpT7hUgF…
Minnesota National Gu.. @MNNationalGuard
24K Followers 432 Following We are the Airmen and Soldiers of your Minnesota National Guard! Official account. Following, RTs & links ≠ endorsement.
USO @The_USO
171K Followers 947 Following The USO is for the people who serve. Strengthening the well-being of the people serving in America’s military and their families.
US National Archives @USNatArchives
253K Followers 333 Following The nation's record keeper. Visit our new exhibit, #ArchivesPowerAndLight: https://t.co/qnv9FJFJtZ Policies: https://t.co/KHNUTjM0m1
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Library of Congress @librarycongress
1.2M Followers 12 Following Official account of the world’s largest library. Explore collections & plan a visit. All Library accounts: https://t.co/KMH2LPXfZv
Indiana Army National.. @innationalguard
2K Followers 169 Following 🇺🇸 Serving state & Nation 🏫 College tuition & student loan repayment 💰 Job openings up to $20K bonus 💼 Over 130 career choices & serve part-time
St. Clement's Island .. @StClemIsMuseum
243 Followers 370 Following Traces the history of English colonization of MD on nearby St. Clement’s Island in 1634. Also home to to a 19th century one-room schoolhouse, pier & Water Taxi.
National Guard Associ.. @GuardMaryland
26 Followers 2 Following The National Guard Association of Maryland (NGAM)represents the interests of the Maryland National Guard.
Vermont Tourism @VermontTourism
29K Followers 2K Following The Official State of Vermont Tourism account. Follow us for inspiring adventures, events, attractions, and outdoor recreation in the 802. Hashtag: #ThisIsVT
Vermont Air National .. @158FighterWing
2K Followers 160 Following The official account of the Vermont Air National Guard. Following, RTs, links and likes ≠ endorsement. #GreenMountainBoys #VTANG
Presidential Trivia @triviapotus
54K Followers 2K Following A daily briefing on the words and deeds of the U.S. presidents. Companion account to @TRtheTitan
TAGofGA @TAGofGA
860 Followers 61 Following This is the official account of the Adjutant General of Georgia, MG Thomas Carden Jr. Following/Likes/RT does not🚫equal endorsement.
NHD Georgia @NHDGeorgia
360 Followers 354 Following NHD Georgia is the state affiliate of National History Day, an active, engaged learning experience in the discipline of History for students grades 6-12.
DC Hist Ed Council @dchistoryed
223 Followers 219 Following DC Council for History Education, supports history education in Washington DC Metro area.
National Medal of Hon.. @TheFirstMedals
678 Followers 367 Following The Charles H. Coolidge Medal of Honor Heritage Center educates present and future generations about our Nation's Medal of Honor Recipients.
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Erik Villard (@erikth.. @Erikhistorian
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Space Force Cadet Cor.. @ussfcc
289 Followers 180 Following Explore the intersection of space operations and cybersecurity, powered by human and artificial intelligence. Welcoming cadets aged 11-17 and adult volunteers.#OTD in #History, 1862, slavery was abolished in #WashingtonDC. “I trust I am not dreaming,” #FrederickDouglass joyously reacted. But the act was “not only a staggering blow to slavery...but a killing blow to the rebellion—and the beginning of the end for both.” #EmancipationDay
Today in 1945, the American top brass saw the full evil of the Nazi regime. "Have trouble hating them now?" Eisenhower asked a GI. wwiimemorialfriends.org/blog/one-day-i…
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#OTD in 1945, President Franklin D. Roosevelt died and Harry S. Truman was sworn in as President at 7:09 p.m. This photo shows the swearing-in ceremony and many of the Cabinet officers and others present. catalog.archives.gov/id/338954914
The Mansion Revitalization project is fully underway. From now until July of this year, all rooms except for the New Room and Cellar are open to the public. Learn more about this ongoing project: bit.ly/491A51B
"While the book focuses on English infantrymen during the conflict, it also tells a more general story of how humans cope with, and respond to, extraordinary events." #WW1 lse.ac.uk/research/resea…
The New York National Guard will have 150 soldiers and airmen on standby with 36 vehicles across three locations to aid state or local authorities with any events surrounding the eclipse if asked, as well as CH-47 and aircrew. Always Ready, Always There! #NYARNG #GuardStrong
#OnThisDay in 1732, George Washington was baptized into the Anglican Church as an infant. Washington remained an Anglican throughout his life, serving as a vestryman at @Pohick_Church. Learn more: bit.ly/3uFq8sj
Funeral services for #PearlHarbor survivor Lou Conter will take place on April 23 at 10:30am at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Grass Valley, CA. The burial will follow at noon, with full military honors. Lou, the last living #USSArizona survivor, died April 1, 2024. 📷: US Navy
Join us in congratulating the 2024 Air National Guard Outstanding Airmen of the Year! 👏🎉
Today, we observe Gold Star Spouse Day, an occasion to acknowledge and honor the spouses of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation.
“For us and many on Capitol Hill, this is more than about defending the National Guard’s role in space. It’s about what’s best for the nation,” said retired Maj. Gen. Francis M. McGinn, the NGAUS president. ngaus.org/newsroom/ngaus…
We're headed for another fight over whether the Space Force needs own National Guard branch. The Air Force asked Congress to allow it to transfer Air Guard units to the Space Force. It's already come under fire from advocates of creating a Space Guard. subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2024/0…
Countdown to D Day plus 80. The Bedford Boys, shown here with their wives/girlfriends for the last time, begin their final training in Higgins boats. Four men in this photo will be killed in the first wave. @WWIIMemorial
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Lou Conter, the last survivor of the USS Arizona. We remember all of our brave World War II veterans and the sacrifices they made. Remember Pearl Harbor Plaque: fdr.artifacts.archives.gov/objects/2622/r…
Registration for the 146th General Conference & Exhibition is OPEN! All the information and latest news can be found here: ngaus.org/events/146th-g…
In recognition of National Medal of Honor Day, Minuteman Minute looks at the award's roots. @NGMuseum youtu.be/gWgg_qAEEB0?si… via @YouTube
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