A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....02-20-07....President's Day

[GodBlessUSA]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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~ Billie, Dutchess, DollyCali, GodBlessUSA, Aquamarine~

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.

1-09-07 ~ Hall of Fame #18

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 02-19-07 Military Monday

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[dutchess]

Awesome press release Rus. I applaud your perserverence! I bet the New York "establishment" rues the day you moved there!!!!

[Lady Jag]

I know. Someone thought I made a mistake once but they were wrong.

[MEG33]

http://i6.tinypic.com/1z6v8z8.jpg

We Are Thankful To God For Our Great Presidents
~~~
May He Continue To Bless And Guide This Nation

[Lady Jag]

Whoa girl! Slow up that lightning fast mind!

[MEG33]

Applause!

[MEG33]

But, of course, my dear!

[MEG33]

LOL..cute..,LadyJ. You do great graphics.

[The Mayor]

It was enjoyable going there and seeing him.

[The Mayor]

I am definately upsetting the apple cart..
My blog is going nuts today with page views from across the North East...

[The Mayor]

Thanks Meg.

[Lady Jag]

LOL! I made it a few days ago when we were reminiscing about snow, then had to run and subsequently forgot about it.

We got about 3" over several storms so far this year. There's still time for a big one. I'm surprised that I actually seem to miss it.

[MEG33]

I would love to see just one great "cover everything in white" snow here..I don't want it to last more than two days..! We are without snowplows, etc. and it really shuts us down.

[Lady Jag]

The fun thing to see while driving around the country is what different areas have for snow removal equipment.

North of Masss., they really get professional and have massive sized plows and front end loaders.

[luvie]

ROFL!!! Too funny!

I need a coat on and so does Megs!

[Lady Jag]

You two do look awfully chilly.

[luvie]

Yeah...I'm practically shivering there!

I love it though, and saved it! :D

[Billie]

GeeBee! This is just BEAUTIFUL! What a wonderful job you did choosing and putting together all these great backgrounds and pictures and 'history'!

[Billie]

What a great picture of our founding father!

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Evening Dolly
Thank You! I hope to see you tonight for a bit. :)

[La Enchiladita]

You are going to be darn busy. I work in a medical office (outpatient clinic in hospital), so I know. What fun...