Iraqi Governing Counsel member Ahmad Chalabi (C) smiles while U.S. military troops applaud U. S. President George W. Bush who surprised U.S. military troops stationed in Iraq with a secret Thanksgiving Day visit to personally honor their service and sacrifice at the Baghdad International Airport, November 27, 2003. The president arrived in Iraq unannounced and met with troops before returning to his Central Texas ranch for the weekend. REUTERS/Larry Downing
This is one of the best pictures I've seen! It's one some other FR threads, but IMO it can't be shown too much.
Prairie
America has a true leader, and that won't be forgotten by anyone, even those who oppose the leadership.
This was a very big moment in so many ways.
If Andy Card was the driving force, he deserves a raise.
I'll bet she was madder than Mo Dowd reading about Michael and Catherines' newest baby.
Our entire family was on cloud nine all day, with the exception of my daddy, who is a "Roosevelt Democrat". Out of respect for him, we kept our celebration rather low key.
However,during our annual "what we are thankful for" speeches before dinner, Mom said, "I'm thankful for our President who has shown so much courgage today in supporting our troops". Daddy just nodded his head.