Senator Doug Mastriano marked National Pennsylvania Day and the anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing in a series of posts on his social media account, reflecting on state heritage and historic milestones. He also promoted a recent radio interview, describing its content as significant.
On July 20, 2025, Mastriano posted: ” Happy National Pennsylvania Day! Founded by William Penn as a “Holy Experiment,” our Commonwealth was built on faith, freedom, and self-governance. From Independence Hall to Gettysburg—Pennsylvania helped shape the soul of America. #NationalPennsylvaniaDay #PAProud https://t.co/tQ9c2rXQ75″
Later that day, he commemorated the Apollo 11 anniversary with: “July 20th – 1969 Apollo 11, Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. A global audience watched on television as Apollo 11 Astronaut Neil Armstrong took his first step onto the moon. As he stepped onto the moon’s surface he proclaimed, ‘That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for https://t.co/Hf9Xn3760d'”
On July 21, Mastriano shared an interview appearance: “Listen now to my morning interview on Newstalk 103.7 FM! “This is bigger than Watergate!” https://t.co/2RK3FLqH2a”
National Pennsylvania Day celebrates the founding of Pennsylvania by William Penn in 1681 as a colony based on principles of religious tolerance and self-governance. The state played pivotal roles in American history at sites such as Independence Hall—where both the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were debated—and Gettysburg, known for its Civil War battle and President Abraham Lincoln’s address.
The anniversary referenced by Mastriano marks when astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the lunar surface during NASA’s Apollo 11 mission in July 1969—a moment broadcast live worldwide.
Doug Mastriano serves as a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate representing District 33.
