The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted an image titled "American Progress - John Gast" on their official X account at approximately 10:00 AM UTC on July 24th. The accompanying text stated, "A Heritage to be proud of, a Homeland worth Defending." The post was made on the DHSgov X account. This image, "American Progress," created by John Gast in 1872, depicts a symbolic representation of American expansion westward. The post by the DHS appears to be a commentary on national heritage and defense. No further details or context were provided by the Department of Homeland Security regarding the specific intent or timing of this particular post.
