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

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[GodBlessUSA]

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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!

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!

[snugs]

Ah the white rose of Yorkshire and the red of Lancashire :0)

[WVNan]

Wasn't that so funny, Maj? I can just see Maggie looking for places to stash money where it would be found, but not found too soon. Bernie and I laughed at how long it will take to go through all the things in the house before he moves. They don't dare throw anything out until it's gone through with a fine tooth comb. THE BOOKS, Bernie!!! Don't forget to check all the books. Open them up and shake them. Let's see now............where would Maggie hide the money?

[WVNan]

You never know, Dolly. The former occupant may have stashed something in the basement, or behind a baseboard......

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Billie
This is such a nice post. Thank you so very much :)!

[GodBlessUSA]

Awesome pictures snugs!
I love that photo of Rummy and Cheney :)

[GodBlessUSA]

These are from today. Neat, Thanks snugs!

[snugs]

What a wonderful thing to happen - were they planning to move anyway or was it just that the place is too big for him on his own.

God Bless him and the move.

[Billie]

Warm Fuzzy Wednesday

[Sensei Ern]

I apologize for not being clear. I did not mean that things are bad currently. I meant that when bad things are current.

I know there at bad things going on, but they are affecting me less than in the past because I know they are temporary and when I get through them, I will be better for having gone through them. In other words, life is good...except that today is "Take your Motorcycle To Work Day" and mine is in the shop getting the cooling system worked on.

[La Enchiladita]

Oh, that's okay. Even when life is easy, it's not as easy as we think it is. We get used to coping.

Please report on your next motorcycle ride, after she gets tuned up.