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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
KEYWORDS: freepers; fun; military; patriotic
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To: SevenofNine
I love these stories Seven. President Reagan is wonderful. I think the story of him going into a restaurant and no one knowing is funny. He knew how to enjoy life.
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posted on
02/19/2007 9:18:09 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. It Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: LUV W
Thanks Luv :)
Wind blowing sand already huh. Those have to be tough storms to get through.
Booboo and I went out today. A lot of shoppers out there taking advantage of the President Day sales.
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posted on
02/19/2007 9:20:02 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. It Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: GodBlessUSA
Evenin' GeeBee.
Great presentation of our Presidents.
To: GodBlessUSA
Glad you had some fun at the sales. I forgot about them...having to work. We don't have sales.
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posted on
02/19/2007 9:24:24 PM PST
by
luvie
(The War On Terror--not a clash between civilizations....it is a clash ABOUT civilization--Rush L.)
To: Diver Dave
Good Evening Diver
How are you tonight? Thanks :)
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posted on
02/19/2007 9:25:34 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. It Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: LUV W
I'm glad you didn't have to worry about a crowd this week too. You just got over the Valentine's rush.
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posted on
02/19/2007 9:26:24 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. It Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: GodBlessUSA
Doin' okay but I'm about to shut down for the evening after reading some of the news stories.
To: La Enchiladita; LUV W
Good Night
I hope to see you tomorrow. Have a wonderful evening!
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posted on
02/19/2007 9:28:53 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. It Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: Diver Dave
Me too Diver,
Have a nice evening.
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posted on
02/19/2007 9:29:38 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. It Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: GodBlessUSA
Nighty-night, GB! (((hugs)))
Sweet dreams...yep...see ya tomorrow!
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posted on
02/19/2007 9:32:52 PM PST
by
luvie
(The War On Terror--not a clash between civilizations....it is a clash ABOUT civilization--Rush L.)
To: SevenofNine
Oh no. I didn't read that yet. I hope they can get out of there.
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posted on
02/19/2007 9:36:21 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. It Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: SevenofNine
I don't know those girls are in trouble, I just read it was heroine. Not good for them at all.
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posted on
02/19/2007 9:38:47 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. It Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: GodBlessUSA; LUV W
I'm fading out fast, too, galz.
Everyone slumber well and ... sweet dreams.
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posted on
02/19/2007 9:48:47 PM PST
by
La Enchiladita
(Hunter/Poe 2008 "Once again, our government is on the wrong side of the border war")
To: GodBlessUSA
I kinda know for a fact remember airline PSA back in da day I have family friend actually my mom friend back in mid 1960s she has certain Governor in back seat of First Class they put him there nobody notice that then Governor Reagan was on the plane he was saying he was meeting Nancy at the Malbiu ranch during long holiday weekend it just him his one of two advisor and one State SS cop that is
Just Ronnie his one advisor and his State SS cop that guy was undercover he look like tourist Ronnie used go back and forth between Sac-town and Hollywood or Malibu
He told my mom friend that he learn that stuff from reading about hollywood legend Greta Garbo
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posted on
02/19/2007 9:52:35 PM PST
by
SevenofNine
("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us, resistence is futile")
To: La Enchiladita
Nighty-night!
Seems like we're dropping like flies! LOL!
See ya next time!
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posted on
02/19/2007 9:55:00 PM PST
by
luvie
(The War On Terror--not a clash between civilizations....it is a clash ABOUT civilization--Rush L.)
To: LUV W
Good morning!!
Have to post and run, will have limited time on the web for the rest of the week, Doc's office I work in part time fired someone so I have to pick up the slack.
Don't talk about anything impt till I can spend more time here again :)
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posted on
02/20/2007 5:04:29 AM PST
by
stopem
(God Bless the U.S.A the Troops who protect her, and their Commander In Chief !)
Lord, We thank You for those who are serving in our armed forces. Each day they are making brave sacrifices so that our country can remain strong and free. Keep them safe under the shelter of Your wings. And Lord, for their families back homewhose loving support enables our armed forces, to do all that they are called on to dowe ask that You comfort them and give them Your peace...the peace that passes all understanding. Amen
Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Dutchess; DollyCali; JustAmy; The Mayor; GodBlessUSA, and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nations leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart. Amen
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posted on
02/20/2007 5:53:50 AM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. It Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mrs Mayor; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; ...
February 20, 2007
Choices
READ:
Ruth 1:11-18Wherever you go, I will go; and . . . your people shall be my people, and your God, my God. Ruth 1:16
A friend once told me: "Joe, Ive come to realize that my life is not made by the dreams that I dream but by the choices that I make."
Count on it: You will have plenty of choices in life. And usually they boil down to a choice between "What do I want?" and "Whats best for others?"
After their husbands died, Ruth and Orpah were faced with a strategic choice (Ruth 1:11). Their mother-in-law Naomi told them they should go home. She didnt want them to feel any obligation to her, in spite of the fact that her loss was far greater. She had lost her own husband and both of her sons.
Orpah and Ruth could either go home and start a new life, or stay with Naomi to help her in a time of great need. They knew very well that the latter choice would probably mean living in a foreign land as widows for the rest of their lives, since few Jewish men would want to marry a foreign woman.
Ruth chose to serve the needs of Naomi rather than to serve herself. Orpah chose to leave Naomi for what she thought would be a better life. Ruth went on to play a significant role in Jewish history and became an ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:5).
Make the best choice. Choose to serve others.
When were involved in serving
And meeting others needs,
Were imitating Jesus
In thoughts and words and deeds. Fitzhugh
Serve God by serving others.
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posted on
02/20/2007 5:56:04 AM PST
by
The Mayor
( http://albanysinsanity.com/)
To: The Mayor
Good Morning The Mayor :)
Thank You.
Look forward to the press release.
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posted on
02/20/2007 6:21:07 AM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. It Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: GodBlessUSA
Very beautiful post today GBU. Praying for President Bush and our troops today.
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posted on
02/20/2007 6:31:46 AM PST
by
Texagirl4W
(Jesus came to forgive sin, not to accept sin.)
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