07/05/2026
Happy Birthday, America 🇺🇸! Diana and I have just completed an epic America 250 journey along the East Coast—New England, NYC, Baltimore Harbor for Sail 250, the Chesapeake at Annapolis & Gibson Island and finally to Washington, D.C.
This final evening was especially meaningful as Diana and Land of Promise W**e were honored tonight at Mount Vernon.
Nothing better illustrates the promise of the United States than seeing Diana, a former Soviet Young Pioneer, who grew up under communism, honored at George Washington’s home on the Fourth of July during the 250th anniversary of American independence.
That is the American story—a woman, immigrant, farmer and w**emaker who through her own hard work, achieved the American dream.
Happy Independence Day, America. 🇺🇸 You are truly the Land of Promise. Here’s to the next 250 years! 🦅