Redefining Freedom Center

We are so proud of our first title, "Redefining Freedom," being released on April 28, 2026. It's a pathway forward to saving our democracy and renewing the American promise and purpose for a new generation of Americans. Written by award-winning author @IAmSophiaNelson (narrated by her in audiobook coming soon). Read more about our new book printing imprint and global partnership here: redefiningfreedomcenterofvirginia.org/rfc-freedom-bo… Pre-orders are open everywhere books are sold! #America250 #RedefiningFreedom #VA250 #WomensHistoryMonth2026

President Warren G. Harding (center) with Robert Todd Lincoln (right), son of Abraham Lincoln. On the left is Chief Justice William H. Taft. All three were present at the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial in 1922.

#FreeSpeech already has limits--as spelled out in our Bill of Rights and Constitution. And as interpreted by our #SCOTUS--we do not need Mrs. Macron to tell us about freedom. Free speech does not need to be limited. It needs to be debated, engaged, and civil.

On this day 100 years ago, @usarmy Soldiers began guarding one of our nation's most sacred places, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at @ArlingtonNatl. Since March 25, 1926, we have kept the watch to preserve and protect the Tomb, and to pay tribute to those laid to rest there in honored glory.

Nonviolence calls us to be disciplined in how we show up, especially in moments of tension and disagreement. Speak truth. Keep dignity. Seek repair. This is not easy work, but it is necessary if we are committed to creating the Beloved Community. Study Kingian Nonviolence and strengthen your practice: thekingcenter.pulse.ly/prx8xt4zgf #MLK #Nonviolence365 #BelovedCommunity

"This level of disruption is unprecedented and unacceptable and significantly undermines the security of U.S. transportation systems,.” Ha Nguyen McNeill, the acting administrator of TSA, sounded the alarm in her testimony on Capitol Hill Wednesday about the dire air travel situation amid the ongoing DHS shutdown. cbsnews.com/live-updates/d…

“There is no protecting them from the truth that their mother is gone,” Joey Amor tells CBS News’ @JonahPKaplan about telling his children that their mother, Army Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, was killed in a drone strike in Kuwait during the war with Iran.

18-year-old Melika Azizi has been executed by the Islamic Regime in Iran under the charge of being an "Enemy of God" (Moharebeh). She was violently arrested during the nationwide January protests in the city of Masal, Gilan Province of Iran, following her participation in protests against the Islamic Regime. Melika was held in Lakan Prison in Rasht, where she was subjected to physical abuse and denied contact with her family, who also faced pressure by the Islamic regime's security forces. Rest in Peace, Melika 🙏💔

A former cancer nurse who became a priest at the age of 40 will be installed as archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England. nbcnews.com/world/europe/s…

A heartbreaking and important reminder of the cost of war paid by US service members, and their spouses, parents, friends, siblings, and loved ones left behind: "'I don’t think anyone who has lost a family member in war can look at any number of casualties and not feel like it’s already too much.' .... The scars left behind from that kind of loss, she said, are difficult to understand for anyone who isn’t 'receiving that knock on the door or being handed that folded flag.'" theatlantic.com/national-secur…

𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬.... 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬

100 years ago tomorrow, the first armed military guard stood watch at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Explore this history in our digital publication: A Tomb in the Heart of the Nation: The Origins and Creation of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: arlingtoncemetery.mil/Portals/0/Docs…

The transatlantic slave trade was a crime against humanity that struck at the core of personhood, broke up families & devastated communities. Let us reject the false narrative of racial difference & fully commit to human rights, equality & the inherent worth of every person.

For 100 years, they have stood watch, for names we will never know. In 1921, an unknown American soldier was laid to rest at Arlington, chosen to represent every service member lost without identification. At first, the tomb wasn’t guarded. Visitors came and went freely, sometimes treating it more like a destination than a sacred place. That changed on March 24, 1926. Concerned by the lack of respect, Army leadership ordered a permanent military guard. And for a century since, the soldiers of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment—The Old Guard—have carried that responsibility. Through rain and snow. Day and night. 365 days a year. Under strict conditions. They are precise, intentional, and unwavering. Because this isn’t just a tomb. It’s a promise: that those who gave everything, even without a name, will never be forgotten. Happy Birthday to the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment. Thank you for your dedication for the last 100 years.

On National Medal of Honor Day, we honor heroes who earned the highest award for valor. Here’s one Army story every American should know: Maj. Audie Murphy.

National Medal of Honor Day Today, on the anniversary of the awarding of the first Medals of Honor, we celebrate the courage, sacrifice, and patriotism which connect all recipients of the medal. We honor the Marines who have received this award for their extraordinary heroism, who distinguished themselves through acts of gallantry at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty. Semper Fidelis. ✍️ (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Cpl. Abigail Hutcheson) #MedalofHonorDay #USMCHistory #Marines

Today, on National Medal of Honor Day, we honor heroes like Master Sergeant Gary Gordon, a native of Lincoln, Maine. During the Battle of Mogadishu, he volunteered—alongside Randy Shughart—to land at the site of a downed helicopter, fully aware of the overwhelming danger. Together, they held off hostile forces and protected the wounded pilot, Chief Warrant Officer Michael Durant, whose survival was made possible by their actions. Master Sergeant Gordon gave his life defending his fellow soldier and was posthumously awarded our nation’s highest military honor. Last Memorial Day, I visited his memorial in Lincoln to pay tribute to his remarkable courage, and to honor all who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

In celebration of Medal of Honor Day: In 1945, Desmond Doss became the first man to win the Medal of Honor while serving in the U.S. military under conscientious objector status. Doss, drafted in 1942, was a Seventh-day Adventist and a pacifist. 🧵

On National Medal of Honor Day, we pause to honor the extraordinary courage and warrior spirit of the recipients of our nation's highest military valor award. The Medal of Honor was first authorized in 1861, and since that time, only a small number of service members have received this recognition. More than 125 members of the National Guard received this peak distinction. Let us, on this day, and every day, recommit ourselves to the high standard set by these extraordinary individuals and honor their memory through our National Guard service.

Civic engagement doesn’t have to be about extremes. It’s about showing up, listening, and finding common ground. Kyle found a community that values deep conversation over catchphrases. Join the movement of engaged, principle-driven citizens. Find out how: principlesfirst.us/get-involved/