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Senator John Hoeven, who represents North Dakota in the U.S. Senate, posted a series of tweets from November 2 to November 4, 2025, highlighting key events and individuals connected to his state and national public service.

On November 2, 2025, Hoeven commemorated North Dakota’s anniversary of statehood. He wrote, "On November 2, 1889, North Dakota became the 39th state. As North Dakota celebrates 136 years, I’m proud to represent its people and call this great state home. Today and every day, we honor North Dakota’s heritage, landscapes, and resilient spirit."

The following day, on November 3, Hoeven recognized a local resident for national honors. He stated in a tweet: "Minot resident and Medal of Honor recipient Army Staff Sergeant Clint Romesha has been selected as one of the lead Grand Marshals representing the U.S. Army in the 2025 New York City Veterans Day Parade. In 2009, during a fierce day-long Taliban ambush, Romesha led a heroic".

On November 4, Hoeven addressed the passing of former Vice President Dick Cheney. He wrote: "Vice President Dick Cheney was a dedicated public servant to our country and the people of Wyoming. He loved America and helped lead us through difficult and unprecedented times. Mikey and I are praying for the Cheney family as our nation mourns his passing."

North Dakota became the thirty-ninth state admitted to the Union on November 2, 1889—a date annually observed by residents and officials alike as an important milestone in state history.

Clint Romesha is a retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant from Minot who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Kamdesh in Afghanistan in October 2009.

Dick Cheney served as Vice President of the United States from 2001 to 2009 under President George W. Bush and was known for his leadership during significant national events.