A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....07-18-06....Happy Birthday Secretary Rumsfeld

GodBlessUSA

[GodBlessUSA]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.   Over 100,000 people have registered for posting privileges on Free Republic, and the forum is read daily by tens of thousands of concerned citizens and patriots from all around the country and the world.

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day was introduced on June 24, 2002. It's only a small room in JimRob's house where we can get to know one another a little better; salute and support our military and our leaders; pray for those in need; and congratulate those deserving. We strive to keep our threads entertaining, fun, and pleasing to look at, and often have guest writers contribute an essay, or a profile of another FReeper.

On Mondays please visit us to see photos of A FEW OF FR'S VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY

If you have a suggestion, or an idea, or if there's a FReeper you would like to see featured, please drop one of us a note in FR mail.

We're having fun and hope you are!
~ Billie, Dutchess, DollyCali, GodBlessUSA, JustAmy ~

On July 9th 1932 a remarkable man was born, our 21st Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld.
Happy Birthday Secretary Donald Rumsfeld!

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

07-01,02-06 ~ Hall of Fame #16

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 07-17-06 Military Monday

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Anne of DC
I thought of you when I did the thread. I knew you enjoy a Rummy thread. ;)

[GOPJ]

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.

[JustAmy]

It will start to cool a little about 7:00. Our hottest part of the day is usually between 4:00 and 6:00.

[La Enchiladita]

Good to see you too and ... oops .... thanks for the ping!!

xxxoooxx

[La Enchiladita]

Yummy Rummy = Da MAN!!!


;^)

[La Enchiladita]

Gracie, can you tell Rte66 likes Rummy...? Dunno, I think ... maybe ...???

LOL!!

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Evening ((((Kitty Mittens)))) :)
Thank you.

[GodBlessUSA]

I think Rte66 likes Rummy a little bit. ;)

[GodBlessUSA]

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.

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Evening GOPJ :)

[Rte66]

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."

[Rte66]

The BIG Enchilada. The whole Supreme Combo Platter!

[La Enchiladita]

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) ...

[La Enchiladita]

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!

[Rte66]

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.*

[Rte66]

Yes, sorry. I was a loud, obnoxious guest and I apologize. Lost my head over Rum-bo!

[GodBlessUSA]

Don't be sorry. Your post is a fun post. I love Rummy too. :)

[GodBlessUSA]

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. :)

[Majie Purple]

I'm back!

[Majie Purple]

Beautiful begonias Meg.