A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....02-20-07....President's Day

[GodBlessUSA]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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George Washington was born on Feb. 11, 1731, according to the Julian calendar. In 1752, however, Britain and her colonies adopted the Gregorian calendar, jumping ahead 11 days and making January the first month of the year instead of March. According to this calendar, Washington's birthday occurred on Feb. 22, 1732. The federal holiday was celebrated on Feb. 22 until 1971, when it was moved to the third Monday in February.

*George Washington's was the shortest inaugural address at 135 words. (1793)
* Washington's favorite sports were fishing and fox hunting.
* George Washington left no direct descendant. Though his wife Martha had four children by a previous marriage., Washington never sired a child to continue his line.
* Washington refused to wear a powdered wig, which was high fashion in the late 1700s. Instead, he powdered his red-brown hair and tied it in a short braid down his back.
* The nation's capital was located in Philadelphia during Washington's administration making him the only president who didn't live in Washington, D.C. during his presidency.

*Abraham Lincoln was the first to include African-Americans in his parade. (1865)
*Lincoln was the tallest president. He was 6 feet and four inches tall.
*He was the first president to be photographed at his inauguration. John Wilkes Booth (his assassin) can be seen standing close to Lincoln in the picture.
*Abraham Lincoln grew his beard out of the suggestion of an 11 year old girl.
*Lincoln was shot on Good Friday.



*Ronald Reagan's second inaugural had to compete with Super Bowl Sunday. (1985)
*Reagan was the oldest president in history. He was 69 upon his inauguration, and 77 when he left office.
*Reagan saved 77 people when he worked as a lifeguard.
*Reagan's favorite sport was horseback riding.
*Sales of jelly beans skyrocketed when Reagan told reporters that he liked them.
*He broke his thighbone in six different places when he slid into first base at a celebrity baseball game.
*President Reagan is GodBlessUSA's Hero ;)

Tribute President Ronald Reagan
President Reagan Tribute ~ Youtube

*In the 2004 election, a record voter turnout gave Bush more popular votes than any other presidential candidate in U.S. History
*He flew an F-102 fighter plane in the Texas National Guard.
*Bush was the first Texas governor to be elected to two consecutive four year terms
*George W. Bush is the second President who was a son of the President; John Q. Adams was the first.

George W. Bush: This is one of these disasters that will test our soul and test our spirit, but we're going to show the world once again that not only can we survive but we will be stronger and better for it. This is just the beginning of a huge effort.

1-09-07 ~ Hall of Fame #18

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 02-19-07 Military Monday

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[GodBlessUSA]

[GodBlessUSA]

[La Enchiladita]

Hi, GeeBee....!!!!!!!!

[SevenofNine]

OUCH Ronnie is bad*** breaking his thighbone six place and LIVE SHEESH

Rack Ronnie hey GBU I kinda knew that

That image bring me out OUCH out of me

Here something you didn't know about Ronnie thanks to his dealing with SAG you know that old school movies you see on TV and movies the estates get royalites any time that particular movie is play on TCM or DVD sale

That Ronnie idea he hear of old school actors fallen on hard times want do something

[luvie]

I tip my hat to ya....
Great thread, GB!

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi ((( Dita )))!!
How are you tonight?

[GodBlessUSA]

Woo Hoo! Excellent photo of President Bush!

How are you doing this evening Luv W? :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Evening Seven :)
Interesting info, I didn't know that. :) How are you doing tonight?

[La Enchiladita]

That's an absolutely beautiful table at the top, Gracie!! It is stunning: the deep bright blue border with stars does the trick.

Now, that is so confusing about George Washington's birthday. To me, it's always been February 22, and that's that. LoL.

Now, I have to get on the to other presidents. Hmmm, could these be your favorites....I wonder...??

But, before that, a little story. My maternal grandfather was born on February 19 in the late 1800s. They named him George Washington B_______________. Hence the initials GWB. I never told ya that, did I?

'Til now. (:((HUGS)):)

[luvie]

Doing really good, GB!

It's very late for you! LOL!

[SevenofNine]

Pretty good I don't know if you hear but two Irish girls just got busted for carrying drugs into Turkey did they see Midnight Express

[Xenophon450]

God bless our soldiers, from those who have perished to those still serving valiantly, you are all my heroes.

[La Enchiladita]

You sure had that one ready, girl!! It's nice!!

[La Enchiladita]

Around here, we know how you feel!!

[SevenofNine]

Yeah that one of Old school Hollywood story how about this one

I don't know if you know this but any time President Reagan even when he was US President he usually try get down to SPRINGS aka Palm Springs see Hollywood friends or go into Beverly Hill check out what on the menu at old school restaurant called Chasens which sadly no longer actually I watch documenaty about that Ronnie used sneak into restaurant no cover NOTHING Nobody knew about it Ronnie and Nancy usually take this table toward the back have dinner then they sneak out

Also he was one of few guys that set up health care benefits for actors who fallen on hard time too they did have benefits back in 1920s and 30s sometime cover it that was President Reagan doing in SAG

You got remember anybody who live in SO CAL or was born here would tell you these stories since I am the Cali girl around here I know this stuff

[GodBlessUSA]

That's neat about your grandfather's initials. :)

Thank you very much, Dita
Hugs!

[luvie]

LOL! Oh, I have no trouble finding lots of GW! :D

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Evening Xenophon450

We certainly are Blessed by our Military Heroes

[GodBlessUSA]

Was it another warm nice day there today? It is late for me. I'm getting tired.

[luvie]

It was warm but windy...which meant that the sand was kicking up. Ugh. Just a preview of what comes in Spring here in West Texas.

GB...you did a beautiful job on that table. Lots of work, I can tell!