FReeper Canteen~Honoring Our Veterans Of WWI~06APR2006

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[AZamericonnie]

Remembering The Veterans Of WWI

April 6th, 1917 The United States Entered WWI

World War I, also known as the First World War, and (before 1939) the Great War, the War of the Nations, and the War to End All Wars, was a world conflict lasting from August 1914 to the final Armistice on November 11, 1918. The Allied Powers (led by Britain, France (and Russia until 1917), and, after 1917, the United States) defeated the Central Powers (led by the German Empire, Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire). The war caused the collapse of four empires and a radical change in the map of Europe. Before 1917 the Allied powers are sometimes referred to as the Triple Entente, and the Central Powers are sometimes referred to as the Triple Alliance.


President Wilson asks Congress for a declaration of war with Imperial Germany.

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~First World War~
Just one of many sites with compiled information on WWI

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In Flanders Fields
John McCrae
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

Popular Songs Of the Wartime Era

Reinnald Werrenrath~Pack Up Your Troubles In your Old Kit Bag

John McCormack~Keep The Home Fires Burning


~Tribute To Our Troops~

[MoJo2001]

Not the rat cake. No! No! No! LOL!

[shezza]

Happy Army Day
6 April 2006

What a great thread to honor our nation's heroes! The technological advancements made in recent decades make the battlefield conditions of WWI look so primitive. The experiences of every one of these fine soldiers would probably raise the hair of today's fighting force. What an honor to have such men and women in our nation's heritage.

[MoJo2001]

Oh really...now you tell us. Should I tell those PETA folks to steer clear then? LOL!

[GodBlessUSA]

To Your Hubby :)

[MeekMom]

Thank you Mr. Mayor!

[luvie]

Great thread, Connie! We must not forget any of our Vets! (((hugs)))

[laurenmarlowe]

San Diego (April 4, 2006) - Electrician's Mate Seaman Brad Murphy admires his new baby girl, with his wife by his side, just moments after returning from deployment aboard the Los Angeles class submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754). Topeka's schedule included two operations in support of national security objectives and numerous anti-submarine warfare-training exercises with U.S. and allied aircraft. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 1st Class Kristina Brockman (RELEASED)

Persian Gulf (April 3, 2006) – Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Ryan Rousseau works on a steel bracket for a mounting board in the repair shop aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Reagan is currently deployed as part of a routine rotation of U.S. maritime forces in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, as well as conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the region. MSO helps deny international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons or other material. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Christine Singh (RELEASED)

Persian Gulf (April 3, 2006) – Machinery Repairman 2nd Class Ronald Brumback performs maintenance on a deck edge door in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Reagan is currently deployed as part of a routine rotation of U.S. maritime forces in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, as well as conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the region. MSO helps deny international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons or other material. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Apprentice Benjamin Brossard (RELEASED)

[darkwing104]

Thanks...

[MoJo2001]

In other words, there are probably a lot of *unathorized photos* as well? Hehe!!

Can we see them? We won't share it with a soul. LOL!

[luvie]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
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STAR'S HUBBY!!!!
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MAY IT ALL BE GOOD!!!

[darkwing104]

darkwing....is that your undercover uniform?

Only cleared picture of me in Bosnia.

[luvie]

THAT is a cool logo! ;o)

[MeekMom]

Happy Birthday to Star's Husband! :)

[AZamericonnie]

That's amazing Knit....Thanks for sharing the story of your grandfather. His medals must certainly be a treasure to you as his service is a treasure to us all!

[The Mayor]

: )

[TASMANIANRED]

It's a great story.

[luvie]

(((Lauren)))...great pictures tonight! Aren't they all handsome! Who else has such awesome troops! God bless them every one!

[SandRat]

It's only the frosting decorations, there's extra sour cream in the cake and the frosting is made of real who;e creamery dairy butter.

[MoJo2001]

Maybe I'm in need of an English lesson, but I didn't see one mention of the word *CHOCOLATE*. Hello?

[AZamericonnie]

Not bad at all. We have had rain off & on....in fact it seems to have started back up again. I may just have to close these windows!