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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....02-20-07....President's Day
Posted on 02/19/2007 8:53:25 PM PST by GodBlessUSA
A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day
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George Washington was born on Feb. 11, 1731, according to the Julian calendar. In 1752, however, Britain and her colonies adopted the Gregorian calendar, jumping ahead 11 days and making January the first month of the year instead of March. According to this calendar, Washington's birthday occurred on Feb. 22, 1732. The federal holiday was celebrated on Feb. 22 until 1971, when it was moved to the third Monday in February.
*George Washington's was the shortest inaugural address at 135 words. (1793) * Washington's favorite sports were fishing and fox hunting. * George Washington left no direct descendant. Though his wife Martha had four children by a previous marriage., Washington never sired a child to continue his line. * Washington refused to wear a powdered wig, which was high fashion in the late 1700s. Instead, he powdered his red-brown hair and tied it in a short braid down his back. * The nation's capital was located in Philadelphia during Washington's administration making him the only president who didn't live in Washington, D.C. during his presidency.
*Abraham Lincoln was the first to include African-Americans in his parade. (1865) *Lincoln was the tallest president. He was 6 feet and four inches tall. *He was the first president to be photographed at his inauguration. John Wilkes Booth (his assassin) can be seen standing close to Lincoln in the picture. *Abraham Lincoln grew his beard out of the suggestion of an 11 year old girl. *Lincoln was shot on Good Friday.
*Ronald Reagan's second inaugural had to compete with Super Bowl Sunday. (1985) *Reagan was the oldest president in history. He was 69 upon his inauguration, and 77 when he left office. *Reagan saved 77 people when he worked as a lifeguard. *Reagan's favorite sport was horseback riding. *Sales of jelly beans skyrocketed when Reagan told reporters that he liked them. *He broke his thighbone in six different places when he slid into first base at a celebrity baseball game. *President Reagan is GodBlessUSA's Hero ;)
Tribute President Ronald Reagan President Reagan Tribute ~ Youtube
*In the 2004 election, a record voter turnout gave Bush more popular votes than any other presidential candidate in U.S. History *He flew an F-102 fighter plane in the Texas National Guard. *Bush was the first Texas governor to be elected to two consecutive four year terms *George W. Bush is the second President who was a son of the President; John Q. Adams was the first.
George W. Bush: This is one of these disasters that will test our soul and test our spirit, but we're going to show the world once again that not only can we survive but we will be stronger and better for it. This is just the beginning of a huge effort.
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
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To: Lady Jag
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posted on
02/21/2007 10:47:54 AM PST
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Lady Jag
(A positive attitude will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.)
To: potlatch
Jeez, I meant to hug you but I missed and hugged myself by mistake!
THIS IS FOR YOU!
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posted on
02/21/2007 2:16:40 PM PST
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Lady Jag
(A positive attitude will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.)
To: Lady Jag
Thank you LJ! Darling gif, hugs back at you.
Going to be leaving later for my BUNCO club so you'll know if I don't reply to something.
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posted on
02/21/2007 2:22:01 PM PST
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potlatch
(Does a clean house indicate that there is a broken computer in it?)
To: potlatch
You belong to a Bunco squad?!! Cool! ;)
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posted on
02/21/2007 2:23:45 PM PST
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Lady Jag
(A positive attitude will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.)
To: Lady Jag
Yeah, I've got to get ready and put my "uniform' on, lolol!
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posted on
02/21/2007 2:25:39 PM PST
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potlatch
(Does a clean house indicate that there is a broken computer in it?)
To: potlatch
BUNCO: Boys Under Nanna's Careful Observation
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posted on
02/21/2007 2:26:48 PM PST
by
Lady Jag
(A positive attitude will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.)
To: Lady Jag
Lol, no 'boys' in my Bunco club. Just a bunch of gabby ladies! See you later.
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posted on
02/21/2007 2:28:59 PM PST
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potlatch
(Does a clean house indicate that there is a broken computer in it?)
To: MEG33
I adore this painting........
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02/23/2007 8:05:06 PM PST
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jaycee
(Just looking for a tagline)
To: GodBlessUSA
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posted on
02/23/2007 8:06:07 PM PST
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jaycee
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To: jaycee
Hi jaycee
Thank you. :) I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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posted on
02/24/2007 8:25:17 AM PST
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GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. It Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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