Rep. Dan Crenshaw, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Texas’ 2nd district since 2019, shared a series of tweets on July 4, 2025, reflecting on the symbols and traditions associated with American Independence Day. Born in Aberdeen, Scotland in 1984 and now residing in Humble, Crenshaw graduated from Tufts University in 2006.
In his first tweet posted at 19:05:22 UTC, Crenshaw questioned why Americans celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks and parades or why the Bald Eagle became America’s symbol. He emphasized that these are not random celebrations but each tells a story about America’s fight for freedom.
At 19:05:24 UTC, he tweeted about the Liberty Bell ringing out on July 8, 1776, to announce the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. He noted that decades later it cracked during a ceremony honoring George Washington and was left that way because “the crack became the symbol.”
In another tweet also posted at 19:05:24 UTC, Crenshaw discussed how the American Flag has evolved over time. He recounted that in 1777, during the Revolutionary War, the Continental Congress passed its first Flag Resolution which described “Thirteen stripes, red and white… thirteen stars, white in a blue field,” representing a new nation.
Crenshaw continues to serve as an influential voice within Congress while engaging with constituents through social media platforms like Twitter.
