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!

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!

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Prayer of St. Ignatius

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Teach us, good Lord, to serve Thee as Thou deservest;
To give and not to count the cost; to toil
And not to seek for rest; to labor and not to ask
For any reward, save that of knowing that we do Thy will
Through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

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St. Ignatius Loyola

[Kitty Mittens]

Lovely Roses you Both Posted, that are a Feast to the Eyes! Thank you, Dear (((((Meg))))) and (((((Warthog))))), for this Beauty.

[MEG33]

I love to post God's beauty, Kitty.. I am having a wonderful time watching a Titmouse family feed at my tube feeder. I finally scrubbed it up and placed it near my computer view! I have chickadees and Carolina wrens drop by occasionally..and the Cardinals love the big clay saucer to bathe in.

I have been staying up and watching a raccoon youngster feed right near the same window..

We have many more animals and birds at my daughters..but not right at my window.. I am really enjoying God's nature while I work to erase the "closed house" traces.

[Diver Dave]

I can't help but wonder how different things would have been had we had a Sec of Defense of Donald Rumsfeld's caliber in years gone by. We got stuck with McNamara. :(

Oh dear! It seems I've not wished him a Happy Birthday all these years.

[MEG33]

Indeed!

[Majie Purple]

BBL errands to run can't spend time on FR
till those are done!Drat!
TTYL!
H belated B-D Rummy!

[ConorMacNessa]

Good point, Diver - thanks God we don't have the likes of McNamara now - our soldiers would be fighting with broomsticks.

[WVNan]

I love that Snooper. For sure, Maggie knew that Bernie would need that money. He is known to be less than careful with his spending. Maggie has made sure that he has enough to get established, and he didn't have a clue. I can just hear her giggling about it, as am I.

[WVNan]

No doubt they were thinking of family. Maggie had a long time to plan because she knew she didn't have many years after she went on Dialysis. They are not finding coins, they are finding the big stuff, under mattresses, between sheets of paper, in pockets. Can't you just see them? Hey Grandpa, here's $300! Oh Boy, another $700 in here! And so it went all day. Hilarious.

[WVNan]

You guys carry on. I'm off to the races again. Later.

[La Enchiladita]

This gentleman is a awesome.

Happy Birthday, Uncle Don!!!

(I have always called him Uncle Don... don't know why... he's not my uncle, but he seems like one.)

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Nan :)
I agree. He gets more handsome each year.

[JustAmy]

Good afternoon, GeeBee.
Great thread today. Thank you.
Donald Rumsfeld is a Finest favorite.

[GodBlessUSA]

Thanks so much for the links. Saved to favorites. I look forward to listening!

[GodBlessUSA]

I just gave them all a lot of water too. I watered the plants and the Chickadees came and were drinking off the leaves. It was fun to watch them and so close too.

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Afternoon Sensei Ern :)
Except for moonbats...they will always be miserable do nothings.
LOL!!! :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Luv! :)
Thanks! How are you today? I'm ok. It's too darn hot though. Did you get your chores done today?

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Diver Dave
We are not as hot as 103, thank goodness.;) It's so hot and very humid. I think we may be lucky here though and get some cooler temps in the next day or so.

[GodBlessUSA]

Gorgeous Birthday table Luv! :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Me too. I'm so thankful he's our Secretary of Defense now. :)