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Rumsfeld appearance a hit with Opry fans
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| 4/23/5
Posted on 04/23/2005 9:06:49 PM PDT by SmithL
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - As members of the U.S. military watched on television via satellite from Iraq, Dolly Parton invited their boss, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, onstage at the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday.
The audience applauded as Rumsfeld appeared and thanked the troops serving in the military.
As people entered the auditorium for Saturday's show they were given postcards with "America supports you," printed on them. Audience members waved the cards and shouted their support to the troops watching on television.
Rumsfeld was sitting in the front row as Parton sang her hit "Coat of Many Colors" before he was introduced.
TOPICS: Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: countrymusic; dod; dollyparton; grandoleopry; rummyattheopry; rumsfeld
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Dolly wouldn't have to invite me onstage more than once.
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posted on
04/23/2005 9:06:50 PM PDT
by
SmithL
To: SmithL
When I first read the headline, I thought it said "Oprah" fans. I'm relieved to see that I haven't slipped into an alternate universe.
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posted on
04/23/2005 9:08:57 PM PDT
by
John Jorsett
(email: mistersandiego yahoo.com (put the at sign in between those two))
To: SmithL
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posted on
04/23/2005 9:10:43 PM PDT
by
al baby
(Dick Trickle is not just a medical condition)
To: SmithL
I'm surprised there was enough room for all 4 of them on that stage.
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posted on
04/23/2005 9:13:47 PM PDT
by
fieldmarshaldj
(*Gregoire is French for Stealing an Election*)
To: fieldmarshaldj
Ah, the sacrifices that Rumsfeld makes for his troops.
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posted on
04/23/2005 9:16:00 PM PDT
by
SmithL
(Proud Submariner)
To: John Jorsett; SmithL
I thought the title said "Oprah" too, and was thinking this thread was a joke.
This is neat!
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posted on
04/23/2005 9:16:13 PM PDT
by
Theresawithanh
(Fee, Fie, Foe, FReep!!)
To: SmithL
Gives me an even better reason to go to Dollywood next Saturday. Well, that, and the season passes...
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posted on
04/23/2005 9:19:22 PM PDT
by
Tennessee_Bob
(The Crew Chief's Toolbox: A roll around cabinet full of specialists.)
To: SmithL
He looked a little dazed after his encounter with Miss Dolly...
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posted on
04/23/2005 9:20:26 PM PDT
by
fieldmarshaldj
(*Gregoire is French for Stealing an Election*)
To: fieldmarshaldj
Dolly fainted on stage during that performance - She had to be carried out two abreast.
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posted on
04/23/2005 9:20:30 PM PDT
by
Graybeard58
(Remember and pray for Spec.4 Matt Maupin - MIA/POW- Iraq since 04/09/04)
To: SmithL
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posted on
04/23/2005 9:22:26 PM PDT
by
Nick Danger
(Honey, Intel wants to go outside)
To: al baby
I love her movies - she is really funny - and not a bad accress either.
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posted on
04/23/2005 9:29:23 PM PDT
by
CyberAnt
(President Bush: "America is the greatest nation on the face of the earth")
To: xsmommy
I can't believe he was in town and I missed him!
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posted on
04/23/2005 9:46:08 PM PDT
by
secret garden
(feverishly freeping)
To: NormsRevenge; glock rocks; Pete-R-Bilt
Speaking of cup holders...
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posted on
04/23/2005 9:49:16 PM PDT
by
tubebender
(We child proofed our house but they still get in...)
To: al baby
I like it when the big guns get some daylight !
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posted on
04/23/2005 10:01:48 PM PDT
by
Squantos
(Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet. ©)
To: SmithL
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posted on
04/23/2005 10:04:43 PM PDT
by
NormsRevenge
(Semper Fi ...... The War on Terrorism is the ultimate 'faith-based' initiative.)
To: John Jorsett
Yep the speed reading the title made me think Oprah too till I saw the stop and quit thinking pic of Dolly !
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posted on
04/23/2005 10:08:17 PM PDT
by
Squantos
(Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet. ©)
To: SmithL
Very cool.....the strength of this country is in the heartland....God Bless the U.S.A. and all those who defend her.
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posted on
04/24/2005 2:57:08 AM PDT
by
Route101
To: SmithL
Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, left, Ha ha ha ha ha......
Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, left, thanks the audience for their support of the troops as he takes the stage of the Grand Ole Opry with host Dolly Parton in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, April 23, 2005. The Opry is celebrating its 80th year of entertaining. (AP Photo/John Russell)
To: SmithL
Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld takes the stage with host Dolly Parton at the Grand Ole Opry as troops watch the show live via satillite in Baghdad, from Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, April 23, 2005. The Opry is celebrating its 80th year of entertaining. (AP Photo/John Russell)
To: Cincinatus' Wife
Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld acknowledges applause as he takes his seat at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, April 23, 2005. The Opry is celebrating its 80th year of entertaining.(AP Photo/John Russell)
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