S. Brett Guthrie tweeted the following:
"On this day in 1865 and over two years after Kentucky-born President Abraham Lincoln implemented the Emancipation Proclamation, the news finally reached enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, that they were free and that the Civil War was over."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from S. Brett Guthrie:
"While Im proud to work for Kentuckys Second District, theres no better job than being a father and grandfather! I hope everyone has a great day with the dads in their family and reliving the best memories of the fathers who are no longer with us. Happy Fathers Day!"Read on Twitter
"@KYArmyGuard Sgt. Burlews fellow soldiers approached my office on helping secure this well-deserved recognition for Sgt. Burlew, and my office and I were happy to assist in the Bronze Star Medal process. Please join me in congratulating Sgt. John Burlew and thanking him for his service!" on June 16Read on Twitter
"I had the honor of presenting Sgt. John Burlew with a Bronze Star Medal with V device for his heroic actions in Afghanistan in 2002. During an enemy ambush, the @KYArmyGuard veteran courageously treated a member of his team, who was injured, and provided cover fire." on June 16Read on Twitter
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