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Alexander Haig, former secretary of state, dies
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/top/all/6876752.html ^ | 02/20/2010 | AP

Posted on 02/20/2010 6:17:25 AM PST by tsmith130

WASHINGTON — Former Secretary of State Alexander Haig, who served Republican presidents and ran for the office himself, has died.

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To: tsmith130

And when our work is done,
Our course on earth is run,
May it be said, ‘Well Done;
Be Thou At Peace.’

E’er may that line of gray
Increase from day to day,
Live, serve, and die, we pray,
West Point, for thee.


281 posted on 02/20/2010 4:31:57 PM PST by Notwithstanding (Wer glaubt ist nie allein. Who believes is never alone.)
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To: STONEWALLS

NO ONE PAYS ANY ATTENTION WHEN YOU USE ALL CAPS SINCE IT SEEMS TO GO ON AND ON AND IS HARD TO READ AND YOU ALSO SEEM TO BE RANTING ANYWAY SO PEOPLE ARE EVEN LESS INCLINED TO PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT YOU THOUGHT WAS IMPORTANT ENOUGH TO POST ABOUTE BUT NOT IMPORTANT ENOUGH TO POST ABOUT USING NORMAL PUNCTUATION AND GRAMMAR SO THAT THE INTENDED AUDIENCE WOULD RESPECT YOUR WORDS


282 posted on 02/20/2010 4:34:46 PM PST by Notwithstanding (Wer glaubt ist nie allein. Who believes is never alone.)
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To: Notwithstanding

Dude, get with the program! Why d’ya think them netbook ‘puters cost only $300 and less? Limited capabilities: they can only write in uppah case letters,that’s why.


283 posted on 02/20/2010 4:38:21 PM PST by Revolting cat! (Let us prey!)
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To: STONEWALLS

You are wrong. He retired from the Army in order to serve as CofS to Nixon. He was recalled to active duty by Ford. Then he retired for good in 1979. He then joined Reagan’s cabinet in 1980.

In 1973, the President named General Haig Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, a post he held until summoned to rebuild the White House Staff. He then retired from the Army to accept appointment as President Nixon’s Chief of Staff.

In 1974, President Ford recalled General Haig to active duty, naming him Commander in Chief, United States European Command. Soon thereafter, General Haig was appointed Supreme Allied Commander, Europe. .

In 1979, General Haig completed his tour as Supreme Allied Commander, Europe, and after 32 years in uniform, retired from active military service.

In 1980, President Reagan nominated General Haig to be the nation’s 59th Secretary of State.


284 posted on 02/20/2010 4:42:25 PM PST by Notwithstanding (Wer glaubt ist nie allein. Who believes is never alone.)
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To: myprecious

“Chaos and shouts of questions erupted. He was trying to calm things down IN THAT ROOM. The press was offended that he was trying to settle them down.”

Nobody tells a presstitute how to behave. NOBODY!!!/s


285 posted on 02/20/2010 4:42:26 PM PST by Frank_2001
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To: gussiefinknottle

Agreed. RIP General Haig.


286 posted on 02/20/2010 4:43:21 PM PST by Frank_2001
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To: cva66snipe; Stonewall
You are correct snipe. From his biography.

Alexander Haig retired as a four-star general from the Army in 1979, and moved on to civilian employment. In 1979, he became President, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Director of United Technologies, Inc., a job he retained until 1981. In January 1981, Haig was tapped by President Ronald Reagan to be Secretary of State.

I'd also add the following. Gen Haig received the following decorations from his service as a young combat infantry officer in Korea and in Vietnam as a Battalion commander;

Distinguished Service Cross
Defense Distinguished Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
Silver Star with Oak Leaf Cluster
Distinguished Flying Cross with Oak Leaf Cluster
Bronze Star with "Valor device"
Air Medal
and most significantly, the Purple Heart

287 posted on 02/20/2010 4:43:42 PM PST by Ditto (Directions for Clean Government: If they are in, vote them out. Rinse and repeat.)
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To: STONEWALLS

By the way, the same bio information taken from the West Point Association of Graduates website was posted in this thread already prior to you posting the misinformed rant.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2455601/posts?page=213#213


288 posted on 02/20/2010 4:47:04 PM PST by Notwithstanding (Wer glaubt ist nie allein. Who believes is never alone.)
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To: STONEWALLS
Search:

1996 Distinguished Graduate Award

CITATION

ALEXANDER MEIGS HAIG, JR.

 

As a soldier, statesman and respected advisor to six Presidents of the United States, Alexander Meigs Haig, Jr. has rendered a lifetime of extraordinary service to his country and to the international community of freedom loving nations. In successive positions of increasing military and civil responsibility in the national interest, General Haig has exemplified outstanding devotion to the principles expressed in the motto of the United States Military Academy -- Duty, Honor, Country.

General Haig's remarkable career of distinguished service began upon his graduation from West Point in 1947. As a soldier, his military experience and accomplishments included both command and staff responsibility in the field, training combat units and soldiers to deter war, and when war came, commanding these same soldiers with conspicuous gallantry and distinction. In Korea, he was decorated twice with the Silver Star. In Vietnam, he led his infantry battalion in close combat and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for heroism at the Battle of Ap Gu.

General Haig's military career has been replete with achievement. As he advanced in rank, his assignments increasingly involved service at the highest decision making levels of government. In 1969, he was assigned as the Senior Military Advisor to Dr. Kissinger, then Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. As Senior Military Advisor, General Haig played a leadership role in the military political process which led to the cease-fire agreements in Vietnam. In 1972, he led the advance team that coordinated President Nixon's historic trip to the People's Republic of China.

In 1973, the President named General Haig Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, a post he held until summoned to rebuild the White House Staff. He then retired from the Army to accept appointment as President Nixon's Chief of Staff. In that position, he served both Presidents Nixon and Ford during the grave constitutional crisis that precipitated the President's resignation and the unprecedented transition of the nation's highest office which followed.

In 1974, President Ford recalled General Haig to active duty, naming him Commander in Chief, United States European Command. Soon thereafter, General Haig was appointed Supreme Allied Commander, Europe. During his five years as military leader of the Atlantic Alliance, NATO military capabilities materially improved and member nation contributions to NATO increased dramatically, notwithstanding the international climate of economic stress, growing terrorism and the relentless threat of the Soviet led Warsaw Pact. General Haig's dynamic leadership, political acumen and skillful statesmanship were central to NATO's unmitigated success as a peaceful alliance of strength largely responsible for the ultimate victory of the West in the Cold War.

In 1979, General Haig completed his tour as Supreme Allied Commander, Europe, and after 32 years in uniform, retired from active military service. Retirement from the Army did not signal retirement from public service. Upon his election in 1980, President Reagan nominated General Haig to be the nation's 59th Secretary of State. Responding again to his nation's call, General Haig assumed office in January 1981 and during the ensuing eighteen months, applied his years of experience and leadership at the highest levels of government, guiding the formulation and execution of the nation's foreign policy, during the turbulent years leading to the collapse of World Communism.

The full measure of General Haig's contribution to the nation is apparent in his continuing service to his fellow citizens. He has served on three Presidential Commissions. He has unstintingly participated in the education of our nation's future leaders, lecturing extensively at our nation's colleges and universities. He is a published author of foreign affairs and diplomatic history of the Cold War era. He is a board member and advisor to both non-profit and commercial corporate enterprises. He founded and chairs his own corporation, Worldwide Associates, Inc.

General Haig is the holder of more than twenty United States military and foreign government decorations and has received honorary degrees and awards from twelve colleges and universities.

A distinguished soldier and renowned statesman, General Haig has left an indelible mark upon our nation's history. His life of selfless dedication exemplifies the principles and ideals reflected in the motto of West Point. Accordingly, the Association of Graduates takes great pride in presenting the 1996 Distinguished Graduate Award to Alexander M. Haig, Jr., Class of 1947.

 

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289 posted on 02/20/2010 4:47:29 PM PST by Notwithstanding (Wer glaubt ist nie allein. Who believes is never alone.)
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To: Ditto
As far as I know there is no Constitutional restriction of anyone in the military reserves holding a position in government at the capacities he held. Active duty yes indeed there is and the UCMJ prohibits active duty military at any rank enlisted or officer from being federal politicians as such. I went to the West Point Assoc of Grads web site like a few others to check his actual status during those times he was in government.
290 posted on 02/20/2010 5:23:05 PM PST by cva66snipe (Two Choices left for U.S. One Nation Under GOD or One Nation Under Judgment? Which one say ye?)
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To: Roccus

Saw a clip of him defending himself on the statement. He spent alot of time with the brain dead media trying to clarify what he meant by that statement.


291 posted on 02/20/2010 5:51:05 PM PST by katiedidit1
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To: tsmith130

Powers Boothe portrayed him in “Nixon”. *squeal*


292 posted on 02/20/2010 6:54:54 PM PST by POWERSBOOTHEFAN (Blessed Be The Name Of The Lord,For His Name Alone Is Exaulted)
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To: tsmith130; Alamo-Girl; onyx; ALOHA RONNIE; SpookBrat; Republican Wildcat; Howlin; dixiechick2000; ..

Rest in peace, General Haig.

Nice and lengthy article on NewsMax in my email Inbox today:

General Haig: A Great Warrior for Freedom Passes
http://newsmax.com/Headline/haig-death-obituary/2010/02/20/id/350406?s=al&promo_code=97B5-1]


293 posted on 02/20/2010 9:09:10 PM PST by MeekOneGOP (2008: The year the Media died. --Sean Hannity, regarding Barack HUSSEIN ObaMao's treatment ...)
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To: STONEWALLS
here, have some lower case letters in case you needed some and did not have time to go to the hardware store to pick up some extras......

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294 posted on 02/20/2010 9:29:03 PM PST by AmericanInTokyo (Its time to CLEARLY threaten a huge, middle-class American TAX REVOLT in Tea Party signs & placards)
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To: MeekOneGOP

I join in prayer for all General Haig’s loved ones as they deal with his homegoing.


295 posted on 02/20/2010 10:08:51 PM PST by Alamo-Girl
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To: STONEWALLS

“...he should have stayed a career officer...it’s best to keep the Army out of politics and politics out of the Army...that’s the American way.”

Washington, Jackson, Grant, Eisenhower?


296 posted on 02/20/2010 11:09:17 PM PST by truth_seeker
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To: tsmith130

A great man. RIP
297 posted on 02/20/2010 11:34:17 PM PST by ari-freedom
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To: MeekOneGOP

Excellent.


298 posted on 02/21/2010 1:03:02 AM PST by PhilDragoo (Hussein: Islamo-Commie from Kenya)
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To: Irenic

That is one of the most achingly beautiful pieces of music.


299 posted on 02/21/2010 1:12:25 AM PST by drew
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R.I.P. General Haig. Thank you for all you did.


300 posted on 02/21/2010 8:11:51 AM PST by NoRedTape
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