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FReepers and Various News Sources | 12 February 2003 | ALL OF US

[Neets]

43rd day of 2003 - 322 remaining

Wednesday, February 12, 2003
HONEST ABE DAY

His life was what America was all about. An average boy, born on this day in 1809 on a farm in a log cabin in Hodgenville, Kentucky, was able to become the 16th President of the United States.

He studied hard, by the light of a fireplace, to become first, a lawyer, then a statesman. Abraham Lincoln, one of the most revered U.S. Presidents, served his country during one of the most turbulent times in its history. The term of his presidency (1861-1865) encompassed the Civil War between the States. His Emancipation Proclamation made on January 1, 1863 to free slaves; and his Gettysburg Address given on November 19, 1863 at the site of one of the most famous battlegrounds of the Civil War are still held high as classic statements of democratic beliefs and goals.

President Lincoln was also responsible for one of the most popular holidays in the U.S.: Thanksgiving Day. He proclaimed that the last Thursday of November shall be observed as such. And so it was, and still is.

Abraham Lincoln lived during tragic times and died a tragic death. While watching a performance of Our American Cousin at Washington’s Ford Theatre, he was shot by John Wilkes Booth and died a few hours later. Lincoln was the first U.S. President to be assassinated.

‘Honest Abe’ earned his nickname when he was practicing law in Illinois. It was his unfailing honesty that made him known throughout the state. When convinced that his client was right, he could argue the case strongly. If not convinced, he was hardly powerful in his client’s defense. Lincoln would persuade clients to settle out of court even though that meant he would receive a lesser fee. And, when this was not possible, he could argue a case equally as well before a judge or before an uneducated jury. To Abe Lincoln, being a lawyer or President meant seeking the truth for client or for country.

[kayak]

Thank you sooooooo much for acknowledging Lincoln's birthday! It distresses me no end that Lincoln and Washington's birthdays are no longer recognized individually but are lumped into this ambiguous "President's Day" postal holiday thing.

..... IMO, it's just another way the libs have found to NOT teach history to our school kids.

[LBKQ]

I'm back in FL/paradise.
:o)

[Miss Marple]

In my family we call Presidents' Day "Pretend Washington Birthday." I think that it is a way to dilute history teaching. Now they cover ALL presidents along with Washington and Lincoln.

[bmwcyle]

[Mr. Mulliner]

Neets, I second Kay's sentiments. Thanks for recognizing Lincoln's birthday. Since I was a kid, he was my favorite president. And as great as he is in our eyes, I think he was made great by the adverse circumstances in which he served our country, very much like our current president.

[Mr. Mulliner]

[habs4ever]

Do have some proof it is the Bit's big day? Not that I don't trust ya, it's just he trolls for compliments around here...;-)

[tillacum]

I thought he was punning yesterday......

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Bit. Will lift a glass to you at 1700 hrs.

Good Mornin' Nita. Good Mornin' All. Foggy in central Texas this AM.

[Neets]

Not a problem folks!! It was a pleasure.

[Neets]

It is his b'day...TRUST ME..and he did not want me to make a big deal over it, so I had to be quite subtle in my announcement.

[Neets]

Imagine tho...his Mom went into labor the DAY before he was born...and it's been trouble ever since...hehehe

[Bitwhacker]

Subtle as a derailing freight train...

[Bitwhacker]

This is my LAST birthday, I shall have no more, so enjoy it now...(like lepton I shall remail a child from now on)...;-)

[Bitwhacker]

This is my LAST birthday, I shall have no more, so enjoy it now...(like lepton I shall remail a child from now on)...;-)

[Lorena]

Wonderful, subtle (LOL!) start today, Neets, thanks!

dear old Honest Abe and Bit!

Guenevere, that poor kitty! Thanks to you, Neets and Molly for the links.

[Mr. Mulliner]

The Antiwar Anti-Semites Michael Lerner

Michael Lerner, a well-known liberal with complete anti-war credentials, was banned from speaking at an A.N.S.W.E.R. "peace rally" because he's Jewish (pro-Israel).

[habs4ever]

Exceptionally subtle! I love the touch linking you to Honest Abe.Next, she'll suggest your visage belongs on Mt Rushmore.What speech have you prepared for all?

Don't go to the theatre tonight ;-)

[Mr. Mulliner]

It really was the perfect way to start the thread, Neets. I was intently reading through that list of birthday people, reading each name and trying to figure out if I knew who they were. Then suddenly, BAM! There's Bitwhacker. Just perfect.

And it was even better finding out that Bit is older than me!

[Neets]

From now on????

Remember the stuffed dogs??? Domino and Miss Minnie??

OMG..ROTFLMAO...FROM NOW ON???

I love ya yanow.

[tillacum]

Poor little fella.....he really looks ticked off.

Thanks for the chuckle Guenie and Nita.