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Posted on 05/29/2005 5:14:46 AM PDT by snippy_about_it
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 Thanks to Samwise and her Husband for the idea Uncover the "invisible ink" to get the answer, then visit the Links to find out more.  What is the purpose of the National World War II Memorial? To honor those who served in the armed forces of the U.S. during World War II, those who died and those who supported the war effort from home. How many people served in the U.S. armed forces during World War II? 16 million What year did Congress pass legislation authorizing the National World War II Memorial to be built? 1993 When did construction begin on the memorial? September 2001 Although the memorial opened to the public on April 29, 2004, its formal dedication ceremony occurred later. What date was the memorial dedicated and how many people attended the ceremony? May 29, 2004 150,000 people attended the ceremony Where is the memorial located? In Washington, D.C., on the central axis of the National Mall (Rainbow Pool site). What is the memorial primarily constructed of? Bronze and granite What makes this memorial unique? This is the first national memorial dedicated to those who served during World War II. It also the only memorial on the National Mall’s central axis that represents a 20th Century event.  How many gold stars are on the Freedom Wall of the Memorial? 4,000 What is the length of the memorial (from arch to arch)? 384 feet How wide is the Freedom Wall? 84 feet, 8 inches What is inscribed on the Announcement Stone? HERE IN THE PRESENCE OF WASHINGTON AND LINCOLN, ONE THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY FATHER AND THE OTHER THE NINETEENTH CENTURY PRESERVER OF OUR NATION, WE HONOR THOSE TWENTIETH CENTURY AMERICANS WHO TOOK UP THE STRUGGLE DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR AND MADE THE SACRIFICES TO PERPETUATE THE GIFT OUR FOREFATHERS ENTRUSTED TO US: A NATION CONCEIVED IN LIBERTY AND JUSTICE. What is inscribed on the Flagpoles? AMERICANS CAME TO LIBERATE, NOT TO CONQUER, TO RESTORE FREEDOM AND TO END TYRANNY Be sure to visit the official site of the Memorial to learn more about its history, construction and purpose. You'll also find great photos of the memorial. For more information, visit this link      |
((HUGS))good morning Snippy and everyone at the Foxhole.
But Parker's loss of faith was only temporary. From that experience he gained a stronger personal trust in Jesus' death-destroying resurrection and began to testify: "I have touched the bottom, and it is sound." Listen to this exclamation of triumph from the risen Christ as He proclaims His victory over the grave: "Do not be afraid; I am the First and the Last. I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore" (Revelation 1:17-18). Death is our most venomous enemy, robbing us of joy and hope-unless the triumph of Christ's resurrection reverberates in our heart. As we believe in the mighty Victor over death, doubt is banished and light drives away the darkness. Hold fast to that triumphant trust as you struggle through life's worst crises. -Vernon Grounds
Some through the fire, but all through the blood; Some through great sorrow, but God gives a song In the night season and all the day long. -Young Because of Christ's empty tomb, we can be full of hope.
Did Christ Really Rise From The Dead? |
I normally send any F-O-G pics I have over to P.E. so he can use them for his Flag-O-Gram posts. I have gotten so many I am in the process of putting what I have on a CD so I can mail them off. I just got these the other day and did not have a chance to get them to P.E. via E-mail or CD as yesterday was just a wee bit goofy!
So anyways a twofer on F-O-Gs for today and tomorrow, part two of this F-O-G will be tomorrow.
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Regards
alfa6 ;>}
Jeeeeeeeez. Don't blame me. It was Hubby's idea. I'm the one who bellyaches about SAM's pop quizzes. ;^)
Cool pic!
On this Day In History
Birthdates which occurred on May 29:
1627 Anne of Orléans duchess of Montpensier (Grand Mademoiselle)
1630 Charles II king of England (1660-85)
1730 William Jackson composer
1736 Patrick Henry US, patriot "Give me liberty or give me death"
1810 Erasmus Darwin Keyes Major General (Union volunteers), died in 1895
1810 Solomon Meredith Brevet Major General (Union volunteers),died in 1875
1824 Cadmus Marcellus Wilcox Major General (Confederate Army)
1825 David Bell Birney Major General (Union volunteers), died in 1864
1826 Ebenezer Butterick inventor (tissue paper dress pattern)
1827 Reuben Lindsay Walker Brigadier General (Confederate Army), died in 1890
1864 A H Borgesius Dutch amateur astronomer
1874 Gilbert Keith Chesterton England, journalist/poet/critic/novelist (Man Who Made Gold)
1880 Oswald Spengler Germany, philosopher (Decline of the West)
1885 Erwin F Finlay-Freundlich British astronomer
1894 Beatrice Lillie Toronto, comedian/actress (Around World in 80 Days)
1894 Josef von Sternberg Austrian director (Der blaue Engel)
1903 Bob Hope [Leslie Townes] Kent England, entertainer/comedian
1909 Neil R[onald] Jones US, sci-fi author (Space War, Twin Worlds)
1916 Carl M Story fiddler
1917 John Fitzgerald Kennedy Brookline MA, (Senator-D-MA), 35th President (1961-1963)
1918 Herb Shriner humorist/TV host (Herb Shriner Show)
1932 Paul Erlich environmental scientist/nutcase
1938 Francis Thomas (Fay) Vincent baseball commissioner
1939 Al Unser auto racer (Indianapolis 500-1970, 71)
1939 Martin Garrod Commandant General Royal Marines
1942 Kevin Conway New York NY, actor (Sgt Kilrain- Gettsburg)
1949 Gary Brooker Essex England, rock keyboardist (Procol Harum)
1952 Louise Cooper UK, sci-fi author (Nemesis, Inferno, Infanta, Nocturne)
1953 Danny Elfman Los Angeles CA, composer (Simspon Show Theme)
1955 John Hinckley Jr shot & wounded President Reagan in 1981
1956 LaToya Yvette Jackson Gary IN, singer (posed in Playboy, Millipede)
1960 Adrian Paul London England, actor (Dance to Win, Highlander)
1961 In the still wee hours of the morning a gentle sound is heard...CRASH BANG WAAAAAA ...sirens wail the into the world arrives TheMom aka She who MUST be obeyed. Reputed to be the Texas state cake throwing champion, bane of all things leftist.
"Middle age is having a choice between two temptations and choosing the one that'll get you home earlier."
1973 Tiffany M Sloan Orange County CA, playmate (October 1992)
Morning alfa6, nice picture today, thank you.
One of my favorite Memorials.
Did You know that the junior Senator from New York was named after Sir Edmund Hillary? ;-)
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After Words: Gunnery Sgt. Jack Coughlin (USMC Ret.) interviewed by Tony Capaccio
Book TV ^ | 5/29/05
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1412727/posts
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Wonderful flag-o-gram Alfa6. Can't wait to see part 2.
I think we can handle 2 f-o-gs for a couple of days. ~grin~
Good morning Aeronaut.
(((Hugs)))
Thank you and Good Morning Mayor.
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Crowds gathered each week to hear the soul-stirring sermons of Joseph Parker, the famous pastor of London's City Temple in the late 19th century. Then a crisis hit him hard. His wife died after an agonizing illness. Parker later said he would not have allowed a dog to suffer as she did. A heartbroken husband whose prayers had gone unanswered, he confessed publicly that for a week he had even denied that God existed.