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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
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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
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To: GodBlessUSA
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!!!!
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posted on
07/18/2006 8:48:18 AM PDT
by
dutchess
To: WVNan; DaBearOne; MEG33; Diver Dave; All
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!
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posted on
07/18/2006 8:51:40 AM PDT
by
dutchess
To: Warthogtjm
Eden
One of my favorite rose pictures..
Luckily I saved the link to freepmail!
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posted on
07/18/2006 8:57:44 AM PDT
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
To: MEG33
Rose General Jacqueminot
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posted on
07/18/2006 9:03:51 AM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
To: WVNan; DaBearOne
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!
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posted on
07/18/2006 9:09:24 AM PDT
by
luvie
("Rather than mourning those who have died, we should thank God that such men lived.")
To: GodBlessUSA
BTW....WHERE ARE YOU!!!!!! :D
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posted on
07/18/2006 9:09:54 AM PDT
by
luvie
("Rather than mourning those who have died, we should thank God that such men lived.")
To: WVNan; DaBearOne
Thanks for sharing Nan.
It just goes to show that the Lord works in wondrous ways.
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posted on
07/18/2006 9:13:09 AM PDT
by
Mrs.Nooseman
(Proud supporter of our Troops and President GW!!!)
To: LUV W; GodBlessUSA
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.
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posted on
07/18/2006 9:15:05 AM PDT
by
Mrs.Nooseman
(Proud supporter of our Troops and President GW!!!)
To: GodBlessUSA
Good Morning GBUSA!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RUMMY!
He's the same age as my mom and dad :o)
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posted on
07/18/2006 9:19:27 AM PDT
by
Anne of DC
(LUV my Cowboy President!)
To: Mrs.Nooseman; GodBlessUSA
Hmmmmmm...probably out for a walk with Booboo and the pup....or out in her garden.
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posted on
07/18/2006 9:21:16 AM PDT
by
luvie
("Rather than mourning those who have died, we should thank God that such men lived.")
To: LUV W
Could be.
Her ears should be ringing just about now,since we are talking about her.LOL.
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posted on
07/18/2006 9:24:35 AM PDT
by
Mrs.Nooseman
(Proud supporter of our Troops and President GW!!!)
To: Warthogtjm
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posted on
07/18/2006 9:24:51 AM PDT
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
To: WVNan
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.
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posted on
07/18/2006 9:25:00 AM PDT
by
Anne of DC
(LUV my Cowboy President!)
To: GodBlessUSA; The Mayor; DollyCali; ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; dutchess; Mama_Bear; Billie; Allegra; ...
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. doesnt 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 aint whats wrong with the world.
There is nothing that some people don't think.
Youre not asking the question that Ive 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!
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posted on
07/18/2006 9:38:08 AM PDT
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
To: trooprally
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posted on
07/18/2006 9:39:45 AM PDT
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
To: Anne of DC
Good morning Anne!
Happy Birthday, Rummy!
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posted on
07/18/2006 10:14:11 AM PDT
by
Kate of Spice Island
(Modern day psychic, but first I was a US soldier)
To: MEG33
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posted on
07/18/2006 10:26:34 AM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
To: GodBlessUSA
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!
To: WVNan
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!
To: MEG33
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
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posted on
07/18/2006 10:48:22 AM PDT
by
trooprally
(Never Give Up - Never Give In - Remember Our Troops)
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