Posted on 06/11/2004 3:22:10 PM PDT by Dog
Edited on 06/11/2004 3:43:21 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
The drummer is phenomenal!
Oh wow! Fox is playing Lady Thatcher's words again!
Thank you both for the pictures you have posted
It may be appropriate to take that to another thread.
Just a thought.
It's a matter of perception, we seem to have decided. Check out posts 1750 - 1900 or so and decide for yourself.
The tradition of saluting can be traced to the Middle Ages’ practice of placing oneself in an unarmed position and, therefore, in the power of those being honored. The cannon salute might have originated in the 17th century with the maritime practice of demanding that a defeated enemy expend its ammunition and render itself helpless until reloaded - a time-consuming operation in that era.
In the Anglo-Saxon Empire, seven guns was a recognized naval salute, seven being the standard number of weapons on a vessel. Because more gunpowder could be stored on dry land, forts could fire three rounds for every one fired from sea, hence the number 21. With the improvement of naval gunpowder, honors rendered at sea were increased to 21 as well.
Beginning in our colonial period, the United States fired one shot for each state in the Union. This was continued until 1841 when it was reduced to 21 from 26. Although it had been in use for more than 30 years, the 21-gun salute was not formally adopted until Aug. 18, 1875. This was at the suggestion of the British, who proposed a "Gun for Gun Return" to their own 21-gun salute.
Today, the 21-gun salute is an internationally recognized honor rendered to heads of state.
Takes fantastic professional photos, too!
Thanks,,,
"...the big guy upstairs picked this time for Reagan to die..."
I believe that too. HE saw that we needed to hear President Reagan's words of optimism. HE knew that we needed to feel good about America again. I believe HE stepped in and made sure George Bush won the election in 2000 and HE was on that plane with the passengers on 9-11 who went down in the field in Pennsylvania and saved Washington D.C. This is why I have so much hope for the future. GOD is still on our side. He WANTS us to succeed. He loves us so much, but he can't do it all for us. HE has confidence in us that we can do it. And we will. Peace be with you. TMGrasshoppers
By God's Grace they will not because God will give us favor.
Mickey Rooney in all those Andy Hardy movies. All American ... for posterity.
I missed it too. It must have gone over my head. What's the story? And did I see his wife give Ronald Sr. some Buddhist bow upon her exit?
You're telling me. My wife and I turned it off -- it was intruding on Nancy's overwhelming grief. I kept thinking the camera people would have the decency to switch away. That was not something for public viewing.
Noticed that too did ya?
Rest In Peace.
nope, his wife is Roman Catholic, I think he is too. He crossed himself the wrong way.
Saw Scott Baio and Wayne Newton too
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