Tristan
@the-t-in-history.bsky.social
Baby historian. ABD at WVU. Fond of Cold War and Appalachian history. First gen. My brain candy consists of horror books and films alongside copious amounts of Taylor Swift (a wild juxtaposition, I know).
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Tonight, President Trump fired a patriotic public servant.
The Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden, has spent her entire career serving people—from helping kids learn to read to protecting some of our nation’s most precious treasures. She is an American hero.
The Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden, has spent her entire career serving people—from helping kids learn to read to protecting some of our nation’s most precious treasures. She is an American hero.
May 9, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Tonight, President Trump fired a patriotic public servant.
The Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden, has spent her entire career serving people—from helping kids learn to read to protecting some of our nation’s most precious treasures. She is an American hero.
The Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden, has spent her entire career serving people—from helping kids learn to read to protecting some of our nation’s most precious treasures. She is an American hero.
Sometimes my phone vibrates and I have zero clue where the notification is coming from. Anyone else?
May 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Sometimes my phone vibrates and I have zero clue where the notification is coming from. Anyone else?
Sky is still falling. We’ll see where I stand come July 1… 🤞🏻
All I want is like one week— hell, a day— where it doesn’t feel like the sky is falling.
April 30, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Sky is still falling. We’ll see where I stand come July 1… 🤞🏻
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Unhappy to confirm that the entire Historical Advisory Committee at the State Department received termination notices this afternoon (myself included). The HAC, set up by Congress, oversees the office that produces the FRUS series. history.state.gov/about/hac/in... 1/
April 30, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Unhappy to confirm that the entire Historical Advisory Committee at the State Department received termination notices this afternoon (myself included). The HAC, set up by Congress, oversees the office that produces the FRUS series. history.state.gov/about/hac/in... 1/
I think one of the train conductors on the train I take to and from work hates me. Idk why. But he has never said hi to me. I’ve said hi to him, I’ve seen him say hi to the people in front and behind me BUT NEVER ME. And the other train conductor, always a hi or polite nod.
I’m at a loss 😂😭😂
I’m at a loss 😂😭😂
March 26, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I think one of the train conductors on the train I take to and from work hates me. Idk why. But he has never said hi to me. I’ve said hi to him, I’ve seen him say hi to the people in front and behind me BUT NEVER ME. And the other train conductor, always a hi or polite nod.
I’m at a loss 😂😭😂
I’m at a loss 😂😭😂
All I want is like one week— hell, a day— where it doesn’t feel like the sky is falling.
March 19, 2025 at 10:34 PM
All I want is like one week— hell, a day— where it doesn’t feel like the sky is falling.
For the record, I was more stressed then than now.
A lot has happened since then… I’ve seen some things. 😂
A lot has happened since then… I’ve seen some things. 😂
So I’ve got to deal with this stress again in 3 months?
Cool.
Cool.
WASHINGTON (AP) — House approves three-month government funding bill, sending to Senate with just hours left before shutdown deadline.
March 15, 2025 at 12:40 AM
For the record, I was more stressed then than now.
A lot has happened since then… I’ve seen some things. 😂
A lot has happened since then… I’ve seen some things. 😂
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BREAKING—The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) office was just on lockdown for close to an hour while members of the DOGE team tried to enter the building, multiple people have told me. Security has now escorted out remaining staffers who’ve been told to telework until further notice.
March 14, 2025 at 11:19 PM
BREAKING—The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) office was just on lockdown for close to an hour while members of the DOGE team tried to enter the building, multiple people have told me. Security has now escorted out remaining staffers who’ve been told to telework until further notice.
If they stand after everything he says, we’ll be here all night.
March 5, 2025 at 2:31 AM
If they stand after everything he says, we’ll be here all night.
This is all double plus good.
February 4, 2025 at 1:12 AM
This is all double plus good.
Well… those were certainly words.
January 20, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Well… those were certainly words.
Having one of those days where I’m wondering why the hell I even bother and why I ever thought I could.
December 29, 2024 at 8:17 PM
Having one of those days where I’m wondering why the hell I even bother and why I ever thought I could.
I made this pie myself— crust and all— and it was actually pretty daggone good. It’s a Christmas miracle! 🎄😂
December 25, 2024 at 10:24 PM
I made this pie myself— crust and all— and it was actually pretty daggone good. It’s a Christmas miracle! 🎄😂
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.
December 25, 2024 at 5:11 AM
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.
So I’ve got to deal with this stress again in 3 months?
Cool.
Cool.
WASHINGTON (AP) — House approves three-month government funding bill, sending to Senate with just hours left before shutdown deadline.
December 21, 2024 at 12:52 AM
So I’ve got to deal with this stress again in 3 months?
Cool.
Cool.
The amount of disinformation and bots on the former bird app is insane. Just wow.
December 21, 2024 at 12:40 AM
The amount of disinformation and bots on the former bird app is insane. Just wow.
I left the app formerly known as Twitter two months ago— maybe more? I created an account today to just see what’s going on and omg. I didn’t realize how much of a dumpster fire it was.
December 21, 2024 at 12:39 AM
I left the app formerly known as Twitter two months ago— maybe more? I created an account today to just see what’s going on and omg. I didn’t realize how much of a dumpster fire it was.
If the government shuts down do I get a card or commemorative pin for it being my first?
December 19, 2024 at 5:32 PM
If the government shuts down do I get a card or commemorative pin for it being my first?
Love finding out my rent is going to increase by $213 a month next year. That’s awesome. So so cool.
December 18, 2024 at 11:45 PM
Love finding out my rent is going to increase by $213 a month next year. That’s awesome. So so cool.
This Monday is a struggle. It’s gross outside and I woke up late bc I didn’t want to wake up at all.
*le sigh*
*le sigh*
December 16, 2024 at 1:26 PM
This Monday is a struggle. It’s gross outside and I woke up late bc I didn’t want to wake up at all.
*le sigh*
*le sigh*
Age yourself with a movie you saw in the theater as a kid.
December 12, 2024 at 11:31 PM
Age yourself with a movie you saw in the theater as a kid.
The drones in New Jersey are my Roman Empire.
December 12, 2024 at 10:37 PM
The drones in New Jersey are my Roman Empire.
I really wish the guy on the train who keeps playing “Bitter Sweet Symphony” at full blast WITHOUT headphones would just freaking stop.
Please.
Pretty pretty please.
It’s been almost 30 years, we get it. You want us to think you're edgy but you’re just being rude and annoying.
Ugh.
Please.
Pretty pretty please.
It’s been almost 30 years, we get it. You want us to think you're edgy but you’re just being rude and annoying.
Ugh.
December 2, 2024 at 9:35 PM
I really wish the guy on the train who keeps playing “Bitter Sweet Symphony” at full blast WITHOUT headphones would just freaking stop.
Please.
Pretty pretty please.
It’s been almost 30 years, we get it. You want us to think you're edgy but you’re just being rude and annoying.
Ugh.
Please.
Pretty pretty please.
It’s been almost 30 years, we get it. You want us to think you're edgy but you’re just being rude and annoying.
Ugh.
So, everyone ready to have the best week ever?
I'm manifesting hard over here.
I'm manifesting hard over here.
November 3, 2024 at 3:06 PM
So, everyone ready to have the best week ever?
I'm manifesting hard over here.
I'm manifesting hard over here.