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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: WVNan
Wow! that's so neat about finding that needed money
all over the place,
that Maggie stashed away
for Bernie to find!
To: MEG33
Have fun watching those cute raccoons & squirrels!
:)
To: Mrs.Nooseman
"...It just goes to show that the Lord works in wondrous ways."
Amen ((((Noosie))))!
To: WVNan
What a LOVELY story Nan.. thank you!!!! no such luck around here!
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posted on
07/18/2006 5:04:55 PM PDT
by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
To: GodBlessUSA
Whew! Thanks. Still swooning here. He's sooo cute! I mean, such a good leader. Sir.
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posted on
07/18/2006 5:14:27 PM PDT
by
Rte66
To: MEG33
Hi Meg
Excellent quotes! I didn't make it out in this heat for plants but as soon as it cools down, I'll go pitch in and do my part for the economy. ;)
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posted on
07/18/2006 5:37:34 PM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: MEG33
I love Rummy, too.
May God bless and keep him strong in this fight against the Darkness that would destroy the Light.
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posted on
07/18/2006 5:39:17 PM PDT
by
jwfiv
To: GodBlessUSA
Extra fine thread ... thank you, GBUSA ... )
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posted on
07/18/2006 5:44:22 PM PDT
by
jwfiv
To: jwfiv
Good Evening jwfiv
Thank you :)
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posted on
07/18/2006 5:47:43 PM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: Purple Mountains Maj
Hi Maj :)
Wonderful picture of Donald Rumsfeld :)
How was your day? Get all your errands done?
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posted on
07/18/2006 5:48:51 PM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: GodBlessUSA
The errands are done, yay!
Free & clear to FReep now and also
tomorrow for WFW!
Double yay!
:)
Glad you like the Rummy photo contribution!
To: GodBlessUSA
Great tribute - here is one of my favourites photos of Don and Joyce Rumsfeld
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posted on
07/18/2006 6:22:20 PM PDT
by
snugs
((An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME))
To: GodBlessUSA
And a few more of my favourites
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Jogging in Germany
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With Dolly Parton
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Greeted by Kristin Krohn Devold - 7th June 2005 (Norwegian Foreign Minister)
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posted on
07/18/2006 6:25:20 PM PDT
by
snugs
((An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME))
To: GodBlessUSA
And a few more
The President giving Rummy a tour of the Crawford Ranch
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With the troops
With Dick Cheney in 1975
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posted on
07/18/2006 6:28:42 PM PDT
by
snugs
((An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME))
To: MEG33
Meg I just remembered the Rumsfeld quote ping.
I couldn't stay on line earlier due to errands.
Those are awesome Rummy quotes!
Great find!
I especially the 1st one & this one:
"I believe what I said yesterday.
I don't know what I said,
but I know what I think, and, well,
I assume it's what I said."
To: snugs
Hi snugs!
Oh I do love that photo as well!
So loving; cheerful & joyous!
:)
To: snugs
SOME FROM TODAY
Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld (L) meets with China's Central Military Commission Vice Chairman General Guo Boxiong at the Pentagon in Washington July 18, 2006
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posted on
07/18/2006 7:17:32 PM PDT
by
snugs
((An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME))
To: GodBlessUSA
Oh, GeeBee, your post is wonderful! I'm so late getting here, but I love your theme, I love your backgrounds 'n colors 'n pictures and your pledge! What a nice surprise to see what you've created today. You are such a treat for us at the Finest.
Happy Belated Birthday, Mr. Secretary!
Did I tell you I like today's thread? :)
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posted on
07/18/2006 7:19:05 PM PDT
by
Billie
To: Warthogtjm; MEG33
Ahem! Are we having the *War of the Roses*? :)
Beautiful!!!
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posted on
07/18/2006 7:30:33 PM PDT
by
Billie
To: Billie
"...*War of the Roses*? :)..."
LOL!
:)
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