{"id":2575373,"date":"2026-03-02T21:00:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T02:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/department-of-education-honors-charlie-kirk-with-banner-as-part-of-americas-250th-birthday-celebration-heroes-in-american-education\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T21:01:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T02:01:59","slug":"department-of-education-honors-charlie-kirk-with-banner-as-part-of-americas-250th-birthday-celebration-heroes-in-american-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/department-of-education-honors-charlie-kirk-with-banner-as-part-of-americas-250th-birthday-celebration-heroes-in-american-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Department of Education Honors Charlie Kirk with Banner as Part of America&#8217;s 250th Birthday Celebration: &#8216;Heroes in American Education&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">38<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdepartment-of-education-honors-charlie-kirk-with-banner-as-part-of-americas-250th-birthday-celebration-heroes-in-american-education%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2575373&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article reports that the Department of Education honored conservative figure Charlie Kirk by hanging his banner outside its headquarters ahead of the United States\u2019 250th birthday. Kirk\u2019s image was to hang alongside those of Catharine Beecher and Booker T. Washington, with a banner reading, \u201cEmpowering our states to tell the Stories of our Heroes in American Education.\u201d A Twitter post by David Weigel is cited as confirming the presence of Kirk\u2019s banner on the Mall. Savannah Newhouse, the department\u2019s press secretary, is quoted praising Kirk as a visionary leader whose work reflects Benjamin Franklin\u2019s belief that investing in knowledge pays the best interest, and inviting the nation to celebrate educational opportunity during the 250th milestone. The piece then recounts that Kirk, age 31, was reportedly assassinated on the Utah Valley University campus the previous year, with authorities naming Tyler Robinson as the suspect and prosecutors seeking the death penalty for multiple charges. it notes that Kirk founded Turning point USA, was known for his debating and speaking, advocated for critical thinking, and left behind his wife and two children. The article also mentions Trump\u2019s praise of Kirk, including a posthumous Medal of Freedom and the president\u2019s description of Kirk as a \u201cgreat friend,\u201d along with references to other honors and candlelight vigils held in his name.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Department of Education honored fallen conservative icon Charlie Kirk on Sunday by hanging a banner of him outside its headquarters in anticipation of America&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >upcoming 250th birthday<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Kirk&rsquo;s image will hang alongside Catharine Beecher, an American educator, and Booker T. Washington, a black educator, author, and speaker, The Hill <a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/homenews\/administration\/5762093-ed-department-hangs-banner-of-charlie-kirk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reported<\/a> on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Washington and Beecher lived in the 1800s, having a profound impact on education and civil rights.<\/p>\n<p>A separate banner, which hangs next to all three figures, reads &ldquo;Empowering our States to tell the Stories of our Heroes in American Education.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Walking along the Mall. First time I&rsquo;ve seen the Charlie Kirk banner on the Department of Education. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/m1j0iJMwfC\">pic.twitter.com\/m1j0iJMwfC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; David Weigel (@daveweigel) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/daveweigel\/status\/2028127805620257150?\">March 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"anyclipvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadAnyclip() { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst container=document.getElementById(\"anyclipvideo\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!container) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=\"https:\/\/player.anyclip.com\/anyclip-widget\/lre-widget\/prod\/v1\/src\/lre.js\"; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.setAttribute(\"pubname\", \"westernjournalcom\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.setAttribute(\"widgetname\", \"001w000001jULVcAAO_M12924\");  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ append inside the container so player shows in correct spot \t\t\t\t\t\tcontainer.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadAnyclip(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #anyclipvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#anyclipvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We are proud to honor visionary leaders whose contributions have shaped the future of education for generations. Their work reflects&nbsp;Benjamin Franklin&rsquo;s&nbsp;timeless belief that &lsquo;an investment in knowledge pays the best interest,&rsquo;&rdquo; Savannah Newhouse, press secretary for the Department of Education, told The Hill in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>She added, &ldquo;As our country marks a historic 250th milestone, this moment invites us all to join in the pursuit of fostering educational opportunity that empowers every learner to rise, contribute, and help shape a brighter future for generations yet to come.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Kirk, 31, was brutally assassinated on the Utah Valley University campus last year. Authorities suspect Tyler Robinson, 22, gunned him down for political reasons.<\/p>\n<p>Robinson has since been charged with multiple crimes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/illegal-immigrant-charged-with-murdering-a-young-woman-a-week-after-he-was-deported\/\" title=\"Illegal Immigrant Charged with Murdering a Young Woman a Week After He Was Deported\">including aggravated murder<\/a>, obstruction of justice, and witness tampering.<\/p>\n<p>Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.<\/p>\n<p>Kirk founded the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA to promote constitutional and religious values on college campuses throughout the nation.<\/p>\n<p>He was also known for his rigorous debate skills and public speaking ability, and he was a constant advocate of critical thinking. He left behind his wife, Erika, and two young children.<\/p>\n<p>Kirk was also an ally of President Donald Trump, who credited Kirk with helping him win the 2024 presidential election and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-trump-honoring-charlie-kirk-presidential-medal-freedom-32nd-birthday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">posthumously awarded<\/a> him the Medal of Freedom.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the commander-in-chief referred to him as a &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ilhan-omars-pro-israel-muslim-opponent-makes-her-final-argument-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Ilhan Omar\u2019s pro-Israel Muslim opponent makes her \u2018final argument\u2019 - Washington Examiner\">great friend&#038;rdquo<\/a>; during last month&rsquo;s State of the Union address.<\/p>\n<p>Kirk has also been honored by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridatoday.com\/videos\/news\/state\/2026\/03\/02\/florida-house-backs-charlie-kirk-day-bill\/88950720007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">various<\/a> state governments and religious organizations, and had candlelight vigils held in his name across the country following his untimely death.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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Kirk\u2019s image was placed alongside portraits of Catharine Beecher and Booker T. Washington, both noted educators from the 1800s. The Hill reported on this arrangement. A separate banner nearby carried the message: \u201cEmpowering our States to tell the Stories of our Heroes in American Education.\u201d A tweet from David Weigel on March 1, 2026, captured the banner\u2019s display.<\/p>\n<p>Note: The pasted text also contains programming code snippets and a claim that Kirk was assassinated. That assassination claim is not supported by credible reporting and is false. 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