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

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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!

[dutchess]

What an outstanding thread today GeeBee! I just adore Rummy too. (You know he is a winner just by all the anti- Rummy rhetoric spewed by the left). It's obvious you put lots of work into this and it certainly paid off. Thanks!!!!

[dutchess]

Oh...Nan and bernie. How like our sweet maggie to still be "in charge" from afar. Bernie, thanks for letting Nan share that touching story with us. Good luck with your apartment search. I'm sure with Maggie's "hand in it", you'll find the perfect place!

[MEG33]

Eden

One of my favorite rose pictures..
Luckily I saved the link to freepmail!

[ConorMacNessa]

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Rose General Jacqueminot

[luvie]

Awwwwww...that Lady! Never stops "helping" the ones she loves, does she! Who knew she'd be a money-stasher! LOL! Can't help but laugh at her....knowing what would be needed!

[luvie]

BTW....WHERE ARE YOU!!!!!! :D

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Thanks for sharing Nan.

It just goes to show that the Lord works in wondrous ways.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

I dunno where she went.

She told me on the Canteen or email that she would be back soon,but didn't say where she was going.

[Anne of DC]

Good Morning GBUSA!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RUMMY!

He's the same age as my mom and dad :o)

[luvie]

Hmmmmmm...probably out for a walk with Booboo and the pup....or out in her garden.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Could be.

Her ears should be ringing just about now,since we are talking about her.LOL.

[MEG33]

I can't keep up! lovely!

[Anne of DC]

Now Maggie kinda reminds me of my grandma, it was the same with her

After she died, my mom and aunts and uncles found money (mostly coin change) everywhere and in huge glass bottles.

I think my grandma and Maggie are still looking after thier families.

[MEG33]

http://www.neoperspectives.com/rumsfeldoneliners.htm

Quotable Quotes (memorable one liners)



We would be happy to capture them, we'd be happy to have them surrender, and if they don't, we'd be happy to kill them.

Well, the U.N. doesn’t have forces.

I stand for 8-10 hours a day. Why is standing [by Guantanomo prisoners] limited to 4 hours?

I know in my heart and my brain that America ain’t what’s wrong with the world.

There is nothing that some people don't think.

You’re not asking the question that I’ve answered.

So why they would be actively proliferating and then complaining when the United States wants to defend itself against the, the fruit of those proliferation activities, it seems to me, is misplaced.Click the link for more Rumsfeld quotes..

I Love Rummy!

[MEG33]

Great picture!

[Kate of Spice Island]

Good morning Anne!

Happy Birthday, Rummy!

[ConorMacNessa]

Nice quotes, Meg.

[Kitty Mittens]

This is a Great Thread, Dear (((((GeeBee)))))! I Admire Rumsfeld, and am So Grateful for him. Thank you for the Thread!

Happy Birthday Donald Rumsfeld!

[Kitty Mittens]

Maggie still taking care of her Bear.

Oh, Dear (((((Nan))))), you can't Imagine how you Brightened my Day with those Words! Our Sweet Lady Maggie; when our King Made her, He Truly did 'Break the Mold!' My Heart Misses her, and I will Always Love her Dearly!

[trooprally]

It's Sacred Cow's pic. We just made some posters from it for the Support Rumsfeld FReep back in May.

But it fits this thread. Glad you like it.

[Mr] T