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To: P-Marlowe
man was a leader and probably never shed a tear on the battlefield or in any other situation other than at the funeral of a loved one

Wrong.

" Chancellor Robert B. Livingston solemnly pronounced the oath, the Bible was raised, and the President bowed to kiss it. “I swear,” he declared. With eyes closed, he then fervently added, “So help me God!” Then the Chancellor said, “It is done,” turned to the crowd and loudly exclaimed, “Long live George Washington, President of the United States!” The crowd erupted in praise and applause. The new President bowed again and again, and had to stop to wipe tears from his eyes.

82 posted on 04/06/2011 8:35:33 PM PDT by Siena Dreaming
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To: Siena Dreaming

Ok you got Washington shedding a tear after winning Independece after a long hard war and putting together the most important social contract in world history and being sworn in as the first President.

But Boehner cries when the waitress at his favorite restaurant gets his order right.

And I bet Washington never wore a pink tie to a state of the Union Speech.


87 posted on 04/06/2011 8:41:06 PM PDT by P-Marlowe (LPFOKETT GAHCOEEP-w/o*)
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