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Richard Overton, who is believed to be the oldest man in America, toured the National Museum of African American History and Culture on Sunday in Washington, D.C. (Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post)

1 posted on 04/10/2018 10:40:36 AM PDT by Red Badger
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To: Red Badger

And they say cigars are bad for your health. This dude is still kicking ass and taking names at 111! Awsome!


2 posted on 04/10/2018 10:46:10 AM PDT by Flick Lives
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Had to take him to the African American History place. Was that by choice? Did they give him a copy of “Ebony” magazine? A year free BET TV? Did they avoid the WH? Trump hates blacks so much I guess that was out of the question. ~sarc


3 posted on 04/10/2018 10:50:29 AM PDT by albie
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“The porch is where Overton smokes his 12 daily cigars, and sometimes enjoys his favorite drink, a whiskey and Coke.”

I like his style. And holds court on his front porch. I bet he has an opinion or two.

“But there’s more old drunks than there are old doctors, so I guess we better have another round”.
Willie Nelson


4 posted on 04/10/2018 10:57:50 AM PDT by DesertRhino (Dog is man's best friend, and moslems hate dogs. Add that up. ....)
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A true inspiration

Secrets To Life From A 109-Year-Old Veteran
Big Geek Dad ^ | 10/18/2017 | National Geographic

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At age 111, America's oldest veteran is still smoking cigars, drinking whiskey and loving life
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7 posted on 04/10/2018 11:02:28 AM PDT by Responsibility2nd
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God bless him.. Handsome man!


9 posted on 04/10/2018 11:09:43 AM PDT by DivineMomentsOfTruth ("There is but one straight course, and that is to seek truth and persue it steadily." -GW)
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He better quit smoking and drinking. It’s bad for you.


10 posted on 04/10/2018 11:10:23 AM PDT by Hyman Roth
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What a wonderful story. Thank you for your service to our country, Mr. Overton.


14 posted on 04/10/2018 11:22:23 AM PDT by WayneS (An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last. - Winston Churchill.)
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To: Red Badger

Very cool.


19 posted on 04/10/2018 4:02:08 PM PDT by Liberty Valance (Keep a Simple Manner for a Happy Life :o)
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