Skip to content
By using Twitter’s services you agree to our Cookies Use. We and our partners operate globally and use cookies, including for analytics, personalisation, and ads.
  • Home Home Home, current page.
  • Moments Moments Moments, current page.

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Language: English
    • Bahasa Indonesia
    • Bahasa Melayu
    • Català
    • Čeština
    • Dansk
    • Deutsch
    • English UK
    • Español
    • Filipino
    • Français
    • Hrvatski
    • Italiano
    • Magyar
    • Nederlands
    • Norsk
    • Polski
    • Português
    • Română
    • Slovenčina
    • Suomi
    • Svenska
    • Tiếng Việt
    • Türkçe
    • Ελληνικά
    • Български език
    • Русский
    • Српски
    • Українська мова
    • עִבְרִית
    • العربية
    • فارسی
    • मराठी
    • हिन्दी
    • বাংলা
    • ગુજરાતી
    • தமிழ்
    • ಕನ್ನಡ
    • ภาษาไทย
    • 한국어
    • 日本語
    • 简体中文
    • 繁體中文
  • Have an account? Log in
    Have an account?
    · Forgot password?

    New to Twitter?
    Sign up
nytimes's profile
The New York Times
The New York Times
The New York Times
Verified account
@nytimes

Tweets

The New York TimesVerified account

@nytimes

Where the conversation begins. Follow for breaking news, special reports, RTs of our journalists and more. Visit http://nyti.ms/2FVHq9v  to share news tips.

New York City
nytimes.com
Joined March 2007

Tweets

  • © 2018 Twitter
  • About
  • Help Center
  • Terms
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies
  • Ads info
Dismiss
Previous
Next

Go to a person's profile

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @

Promote this Tweet

Block

  • Tweet with a location

    You can add location information to your Tweets, such as your city or precise location, from the web and via third-party applications. You always have the option to delete your Tweet location history. Learn more

    Your lists

    Create a new list


    Under 100 characters, optional

    Privacy

    Copy link to Tweet

    Embed this Tweet

    Embed this Video

    Add this Tweet to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Add this video to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Hmm, there was a problem reaching the server.

    By embedding Twitter content in your website or app, you are agreeing to the Twitter Developer Agreement and Developer Policy.

    Preview

    Why you're seeing this ad

    Log in to Twitter

    · Forgot password?
    Don't have an account? Sign up »

    Sign up for Twitter

    Not on Twitter? Sign up, tune into the things you care about, and get updates as they happen.

    Sign up
    Have an account? Log in »

    Two-way (sending and receiving) short codes:

    Country Code For customers of
    United States 40404 (any)
    Canada 21212 (any)
    United Kingdom 86444 Vodafone, Orange, 3, O2
    Brazil 40404 Nextel, TIM
    Haiti 40404 Digicel, Voila
    Ireland 51210 Vodafone, O2
    India 53000 Bharti Airtel, Videocon, Reliance
    Indonesia 89887 AXIS, 3, Telkomsel, Indosat, XL Axiata
    Italy 4880804 Wind
    3424486444 Vodafone
    » See SMS short codes for other countries

    Confirmation

     

    Welcome home!

    This timeline is where you’ll spend most of your time, getting instant updates about what matters to you.

    Tweets not working for you?

    Hover over the profile pic and click the Following button to unfollow any account.

    Say a lot with a little

    When you see a Tweet you love, tap the heart — it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love.

    Spread the word

    The fastest way to share someone else’s Tweet with your followers is with a Retweet. Tap the icon to send it instantly.

    Join the conversation

    Add your thoughts about any Tweet with a Reply. Find a topic you’re passionate about, and jump right in.

    Learn the latest

    Get instant insight into what people are talking about now.

    Get more of what you love

    Follow more accounts to get instant updates about topics you care about.

    Find what's happening

    See the latest conversations about any topic instantly.

    Never miss a Moment

    Catch up instantly on the best stories happening as they unfold.

    The New York Times‏Verified account @nytimes 14 Aug 2017

    West Point Cadet Simone Askew broke a barrier as the first female African-American first captainhttp://nyti.ms/2vX2uax 

    10:16 PM - 14 Aug 2017
    • 648 Retweets
    • 2,221 Likes
    • Kpappa LeslieAnderson Mia Alisa EDDIE ARSHAID 🇺🇸 🌌AllyBerry🌌 KOR Lynda Harris Jim McCasland
    58 replies 648 retweets 2,221 likes
      1. Susan Daniel‏ @SuePersists 14 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes

        pic.twitter.com/goeKpuiDln

        0 replies 1 retweet 7 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. UCantHandleTheTruth‏ @Jarhead_80 14 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes

        Congratulations captain! Ooorah!pic.twitter.com/uid1Uj2qFN

        0 replies 2 retweets 3 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Peter Whitehead‏ @Peter_is_valid 14 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes

        I can't believe this is just now a first

        0 replies 0 retweets 14 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Thomas Holmes‏ @grunt36t 14 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes

        Way to go Simone! I was a high school dropout that was Regimental Commander of my Naval Preflight Class in 1964! Hard work & Good Genes! 😎🇺🇸

        0 replies 1 retweet 4 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. New conversation
      2. Bad-Past-Haver George Washington‏ @PlankySmith 14 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes

        "Now to take a big sip of water and read the replies. I'm sure there will be none that say, "WHY MENTION HER RACE OR GENDER???"

        1 reply 0 retweets 4 likes
      3.  👩‍💻‏ @LeahAnnGR 14 Aug 2017
        Replying to @PlankySmith @nytimes

        I saw some but there were less than I thought there would be. I guess that's good!

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
      4. End of conversation
      1. Marty McKowen  🇦🇺‏ @MartinMckowen 14 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes @Zortiaaa

        Imagine a time when all the firsts based on race, gender, religion, etc are no more. When all the "firsts" have come and gone. What a time.

        0 replies 0 retweets 4 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Chirag’s SwiftCiTAY  🐍 🐍 🐍 ⚡️ ⚡️ ⚡️‏ @ChiragNY13 14 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes

        That's OUR girl @taylorswift13 & WE ARE DEAD PROUD of her 😭❤️ @taylornation13 RT this! SCREAM THIS OUT LOUD!!! #TaylorSwiftTrialpic.twitter.com/EKwXHxeoCp

        Taylor Swift, Tree Paine and Austin Swift
        0 replies 1 retweet 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Max Stravinski‏ @Max_Stravinski 14 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes

        Seriously? Congratulations but bloody hell it's 2017 for gods sake.

        0 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Lydia Hannibal‏ @LCHWS 14 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes

        Congratulations Captain Askew🇺🇸

        0 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Pia Ries-Kay‏ @Sidiaana 14 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes

        This is an important step, for women, for African Americans and most of all for African American women.

        0 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. SojournerTruth‏ @WeAreWakanda_ 14 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes

        Congratulations Simone!! So very proud of your achievement!!!

        0 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Ssebandeke Richard‏ @Richsbke 14 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes

        Congratulations i wish her the best.

        0 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Congratulatron‏ @congratsbot 14 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes

        congratulations!

        0 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Brutus M. Astina‏ @Max_Astina 14 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes

        Who knows, what if she was not a light skinned black woman or less attractive, would she have been the first?

        0 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Ana Montoto Parodi‏ @shiningstar9295 14 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes

        Congratulations you did it

        0 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Gabriel‏ @blackboypicture 14 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes

        Woooo I love it

        0 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Alfeia‏ @Alfeia 15 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes

        #Fearlessleader #Iheartmyuniform #goarmy #PPD 1st in PApic.twitter.com/ZNuQVJkPBU

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. The  🌹Sun 🌞Moon 🌜And Stars 💥 ✨‏ @DaneshuSaumya 14 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes

        Ma'am, Yes Ma'am! Outstanding Achievement!

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo

    Loading seems to be taking a while.

    Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.

      Promoted Tweet

      false

      • © 2018 Twitter
      • About
      • Help Center
      • Terms
      • Privacy policy
      • Cookies
      • Ads info