The U.S. Senate has done many strange things in its long history, but on September 18, 2025, it crossed a line that sent shockwaves through Washington and beyond. In a move critics immediately labeled as political theater of the highest order, the chamber passed a resolution declaring October 14, 2025—Charlie Kirk’s birthday—as a “National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk.”
“A Day of Remembrance? For What?”
The Senate’s Gamble
Echoes of Backlash
Crockett’s Fiery Stand
The Bigger Picture
A Divided Nation Watches
The Stakes of Memory
Conclusion: A Fight Over Legacy