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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....07-18-06....Happy Birthday Secretary Rumsfeld
GodBlessUSA
Posted on 07/18/2006 4:34:40 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA
A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day
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On July 9th 1932 a remarkable man was born, our 21st Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld. Happy Birthday Secretary Donald Rumsfeld!
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I attempted a biography thread. The thread would be very long. What an incredible life Rummy has lead. Here are some highlights of his life.
* 1932 Donald Henry Rumsfeld born in Chicago, Illinois * 1954 Graduates from Princeton, joins the Navy * 1957 Early years in Washington -- in private sector * 1962 Runs for Congress (thought to have the odd stacked against him, Donald Rumsfeld wins in a landslide) * Such no-nonsense bluntness is also popular in his conservative Midwestern district, and Rumsfeld is re-elected to Congress in 1964, 1966 and 1968. * 1968 Rumsfeld for a position in a new Republican administration by volunteering for Richard M. Nixon's presidential campaign. * 1969 Director of the Office of Economic Opportunity * 1971 White House Adviser * 1972 Ambassador to NATO * 1974 Chief of Staff to Ford * 1975 - 1977 The youngest Secretary of Defense in history * In 1977, Mr. Rumsfeld was awarded the nation's highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. * 1977 Rumsfeld leaves government for private business * 1983 Reagan names Rumsfeld his "Personal Representative to the Middle East * 1985 - 1988 A career in private business * 1990 - 2000 Chairman of the board mid- to late 1990s, Rumsfeld joins several influential government boards and commissions, gradually working his way back into government. * 1995 - 1996 Adviser to the Dole presidential campaign * 1997 The Rumsfeld Commission - In 1997, Congress creates a commission to investigate U.S. intelligence reports concerning ballistic missile threats and names Don Rumsfeld its chairman. * 1999 - 2000 The George W. Bush campaign and "missile defense"While working as a foreign policy adviser to the Bush campaign, Rumsfeld devotes his attention to a single issue: missile defense. * 2001 Secretary of Defense Mr. Rumsfeld has been awarded 11 honorary degrees.
Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld and his wife Joyce are introduced at Falcon Stadium prior to Rumsfeld's commencement speech to the 2006 graduating class of the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 31, 2006. Dept. photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley
Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld greets soldiers assigned to Multi-National Forces Iraq during an unannounced visit to Iraq, April 27, 2006. Defense Dept. photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley
Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld is presented a thank you gift after delivering his commencement speech to the 2006 graduating class of the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 31, 2006. Dept. photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley
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To: Anne of DC
Hi Anne of DC
I thought of you when I did the thread. I knew you enjoy a Rummy thread. ;)
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posted on
07/18/2006 2:53:55 PM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: GodBlessUSA
Happy Birthday Donald H. Rumsfeld - you've done your country proud. Thank you. And thanks to your parents for giving you the values and strength to be the man you are today.
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posted on
07/18/2006 2:56:41 PM PDT
by
GOPJ
("...we're in the third world war, which side do you think should win?" -- Newt Gingrich)
To: GodBlessUSA
It will start to cool a little about 7:00. Our hottest part of the day is usually between 4:00 and 6:00.
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posted on
07/18/2006 2:58:29 PM PDT
by
JustAmy
(I wear red every Friday, but I support our Military everyday!!)
To: LUV W
Good to see you too and ... oops .... thanks for the ping!!
xxxoooxx
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posted on
07/18/2006 3:01:05 PM PDT
by
La Enchiladita
(I saw TheInvisibleMan around here somewhere .... didn't I?)
To: Rte66
Yummy Rummy = Da MAN!!!
;^)
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posted on
07/18/2006 3:02:24 PM PDT
by
La Enchiladita
(I saw TheInvisibleMan around here somewhere .... didn't I?)
To: Rte66; GodBlessUSA
Gracie, can you tell Rte66 likes Rummy...? Dunno, I think ... maybe ...???
LOL!!
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posted on
07/18/2006 3:03:38 PM PDT
by
La Enchiladita
(I saw TheInvisibleMan around here somewhere .... didn't I?)
To: Kitty Mittens
Good Evening ((((Kitty Mittens)))) :)
Thank you.
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posted on
07/18/2006 3:07:46 PM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: La Enchiladita; Rte66
I think Rte66 likes Rummy a little bit. ;)
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posted on
07/18/2006 3:09:44 PM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: JustAmy
It usually cools down now. It's after 6 here. This afternoon was brutal. Very thankful for AC today :) I can't imagine 100+ Ugh.
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posted on
07/18/2006 3:11:08 PM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: GOPJ
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posted on
07/18/2006 3:11:41 PM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: La Enchiladita
Ha ha! Thanks for the ping. I was trying to do a good breathless Marilyn Monroe, but I think it came out Minnie Mouse. Or maybe Miss Piggy.
You get the sentiment of the "piece," however.
*Hopelessly devoted ...*
*To Siiirrrr, with Loooovvve!*
As they would say on Hee Haw, "I'm through singin' now."
And Uncle Don Sir would quip "Yes, you are."
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posted on
07/18/2006 3:19:01 PM PDT
by
Rte66
To: La Enchiladita
The BIG Enchilada. The whole Supreme Combo Platter!
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posted on
07/18/2006 3:20:34 PM PDT
by
Rte66
To: Rte66
I finally got the MM reference; that was an historical moment of breath-y singing...
Happy... Birth... day... MisTER .... PRES-uh-dent! (wink, wink)
Happ...EEE... Burth ... DAAAAAY ... to ... YOU... (giggle, giggle) ...
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posted on
07/18/2006 3:22:54 PM PDT
by
La Enchiladita
(I saw TheInvisibleMan around here somewhere .... didn't I?)
To: GodBlessUSA
Hope we're not hi-jacking your lovely thread, Gracie!
What a resume the guy has!!!
His procession through his career is as no-nonsense as the MAN himself.
Uncle Don, the BIG Enchilada!
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posted on
07/18/2006 3:27:54 PM PDT
by
La Enchiladita
(I saw TheInvisibleMan around here somewhere .... didn't I?)
To: La Enchiladita
Then she would go into her "2nd number" ...
*I wanna be ... Bobby's Girl ... I wanna be Bobby's Girl ... he's the most important boy to me ... cuz if I was Bobby's Girl ... if I was Bobby's Girl ... what a very (dead) girl I would be.*
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posted on
07/18/2006 3:29:56 PM PDT
by
Rte66
To: La Enchiladita; GodBlessUSA
Yes, sorry. I was a loud, obnoxious guest and I apologize. Lost my head over Rum-bo!
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posted on
07/18/2006 3:32:48 PM PDT
by
Rte66
To: Rte66
Don't be sorry. Your post is a fun post. I love Rummy too. :)
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posted on
07/18/2006 3:41:46 PM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: La Enchiladita
Hi Dita :)
I'm happy to see you, as always. :) His resume is incredible. I really attempted a biography thread. However, Rumsfeld has accomplished so much, it would have been a book thread. :)
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posted on
07/18/2006 3:46:15 PM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: GodBlessUSA; Finest FRiends; FRiends; All
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To: MEG33
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