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Thatcher flies out for Reagan funeral
The Daily Telegraph ^ | June 8, 2004 | Staff

Posted on 06/08/2004 10:40:12 AM PDT by MadIvan

Baroness Thatcher is leaving London for Washington to attend the funeral service for President Ronald Reagan, who died on Saturday aged 93.

The former Prime Minister recorded a seven-minute tribute last February to the man she has described as "one of my closest political and dearest personal friends". This tribute will be played during the service.

Afterwards, Lady Thatcher will fly in Air Force One to California for the burial.

A close friend of Lady Thatcher's said that she was at the opera at Glyndebourne on Saturday when she first heard the news of President Reagan's death.


TOPICS: Extended News; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: California; United Kingdom
KEYWORDS: funeral; reagan; reaganfuneral; ronaldreagan; thatcher; tribute
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To: eyespysomething

Wife and I got to hear Lady Thatcher give a speech in Minneapolis in 1992 or 93. She really gave a great talk.


41 posted on 06/08/2004 11:44:16 AM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks (STAGMIRE !)
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To: cgk

Great pics...they're all keepers.

Thanks.


42 posted on 06/08/2004 11:49:15 AM PDT by Right_in_Virginia
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To: eyespysomething

"what I wouldn't give to meet that great woman.
She and Abigail Adams, my role models."

Eyespy, we have two of the same role models!

I am so glad that the former PM is going to make it. She's had a series of small strokes and isn't in good health--I'd heard that her doctors told her not to make the flight. Maggie's pluck, determination, and refusal to let others tell her that she can't do something is shining through once again!


43 posted on 06/08/2004 11:50:03 AM PDT by susiek
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To: Eric in the Ozarks

Wow. I'm jealous. That was back in my dumb under 30 liberal time. I wouldn't have cared one way or the other then.

What a fool I was, but at least I've come around.


44 posted on 06/08/2004 11:50:22 AM PDT by eyespysomething (Virtue is learned at a mother's knee...and vices at other joints.)
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To: luvbach1
I really think Maggie is more popular in the US than in Britain.

I suspect that is true. Though I think the Brits have a great deal of respect for her. I was on vacation in London 3 years ago. It was cheaper to buy a pass for the double decker tourist tour bus to get around than to take a cab or the underground. Riding around one day the tour guide on the bus was clearly not a fan of America through comments he was making. Lady Thatcher's apartment was a block from my hotel and as we approached the guide pointed to her window and with great pride and clear respect for The Iron Lady told us who lived there and that when she passes one of those plaques will be on that building.

For those that have never been to London, if a famous person ever lived somewhere in London, when they die a plaque is placed next to the window of the apartment they lived in saying who lived there, when, and what they did.

45 posted on 06/08/2004 11:56:03 AM PDT by Phantom Lord (Distributor of Pain, Your Loss Becomes My Gain)
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To: Mo1

Maggie the Great. :) How I miss the 80's.


46 posted on 06/08/2004 12:01:47 PM PDT by Letitring
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To: MadIvan

Ivan! You've been missed. Thanks for the photos.


47 posted on 06/08/2004 12:02:49 PM PDT by Letitring
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To: MadIvan
God love this wonderful woman. Given the state of her health, this is no small effort on her part. I believe it was Churchill who said, "If, however, there is to be a war of nerves let us make sure our nerves are strong and are fortified by the deepest convictions of our hearts." Thanks to the enduring friendship, strength of character and confident leadership of these two stout-hearted giants the world is a safer place.
48 posted on 06/08/2004 12:03:06 PM PDT by Darlin' ("I will not forget this wound to my country." President George W Bush, 20 Sept 2001)
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To: Phantom Lord; MadIvan

I didn't know that, thanks for the information. I had heard that she wouldn't be speaking at President Reagan's funeral due to her strokes, but that she had recorded a message to play for the eulogy. God bless her! What an admirable woman!

MI, thanks for the ping. These are some great articles.


49 posted on 06/08/2004 12:03:22 PM PDT by Judith Anne (HOW ARE WE EVER GOING TO CLEAN UP ALL THIS MESS?)
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To: cgk

Thanks for the wonderful memories.

I recall that first photograph. I remember thinking how awesome she was keeping up with his long stride and in HEELS. :)


50 posted on 06/08/2004 12:05:59 PM PDT by Letitring
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To: MadIvan

Ooohh! Now that's a legacy shot!


51 posted on 06/08/2004 12:07:07 PM PDT by GVnana
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To: iceskater

Sir Denis passed away a year ago this month. Although I never had the honor to meet Lady Thatcher, I met her husband several times and he was such a kind and unassuming man. He used to travel all over the world without any security whatsoever and seldom drew any attention. I used to get a kick out of that. Nobody ever seemed to recognize him.


52 posted on 06/08/2004 12:11:50 PM PDT by Lorraine
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To: MadIvan
One more lovely one of MT and RR. Glad to see you back, MI!


53 posted on 06/08/2004 12:19:22 PM PDT by texasbluebell
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To: MadIvan

Great pictures. Wonderful to see two dear friends enjoying each other's company. The sad thing is we need their indomitable spirit, as these are indeed perilous times. I'd wish that the RATS were a party of conscience and integrity, that they'd nominate a man who, if he won, wouldn't ruin the country. But this is impossible. We have only one party worth voting for, one candidate worthy of wearing RR's boots. And he's already the President of the United States.


54 posted on 06/08/2004 12:20:33 PM PDT by hershey
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To: Eric in the Ozarks

Isn't she Baroness Thatcher, or am I wrong? And what's the difference? I hope the trip isn't too much for her and that the National Cathedral is air-conditioned since it's going to be in the 90s on Friday. We can't afford to lose any more of these giants.


55 posted on 06/08/2004 12:20:52 PM PDT by WestSylvanian
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To: eyespysomething

All of us grow up at various rates of maturity. I didn't see the light until the mid 70s.


56 posted on 06/08/2004 12:24:11 PM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks (STAGMIRE !)
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To: MadIvan

MadIvan, it's so good to see you back on FR. I'm delighted the Baroness is strong enough to come for the services. This particular American welcomes her with open arms and a heart filled with gratitude.


57 posted on 06/08/2004 12:27:42 PM PDT by Wolfstar (He slipped the surly bonds of earth to touch the face of God. Thank you President Reagan.)
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To: texasbluebell

What a classy picture !


58 posted on 06/08/2004 12:54:57 PM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks (STAGMIRE !)
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To: MadIvan

Thank you for the ping Ivan.


59 posted on 06/08/2004 1:03:43 PM PDT by Dog (In Memory of Pat Tillman ---- ---- ---- American Hero.)
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To: MadIvan
It is very good to see you here again sir, though I wish the circumstances were happier. How have you been?

I'm very glad Lady Thatcher will make it. I had heard that she wouldn't be up to it, but she is truly an Iron Lady.

60 posted on 06/08/2004 1:08:55 PM PDT by Mr. Silverback (Pre-empt the third murder attempt: Pray for Terri Schindler-Schiavo!)
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