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I wrote about this today, because I watched the news this morning that showed the photo op. Evidently, I didn't watch the news in March to see that the fountain was died green.
I now see that George W. Bush celebrated it in the past as well... and George H. W. Bush signed a proclomation acknowledging Bastille Day's 200th anniversary in 1989.
Apparently I am misguided as to what the holiday represents.
OK, I'll accept that, and take you at your word.
As mentioned, it's purely cultural and has nothing to do with showing support for any particular overseas nation. It has to do with our joint heritage as Americans (from all over the world).
Poor OP, he's trying so hard to stir the pot and we're just not playing along. Meanwhile, anyone making margaritas today? If so, could you pass me one?
As soon as I finish my Microbiology test tonight, some Margarita's will indeed be poured! Would you like salt on the rim?
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush host a dinner celebrating Cinco de Mayo in the Rose Garden Wednesday, May 4, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse
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Here at the White House, the triumph of Cinco de Mayo was recognized by President Abraham Lincoln.
US President George W. Bush poses with the band Los Mora Arriaga after they performed at a celebration of Cinco de Mayo, 04 May 2006 in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC.
In ceremonies in the United States and Mexico, that victory of the Cinco de Mayo is remembered with great pride, for it testifies not only to the courage and patriotism of the Mexican people, but to the yearnings of citizens everywhere to live free
-Ronald Reagan Message on the Observance of Cinco de Mayo May 5, 1982
LIBRARY SALUTES MEXICO : CINCO DE MAYO COMES TO REAGAN LANDMARK.:
A little bit of Mexican history came to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum on Sunday as the Simi Valley landmark celebrated Cinco de Mayo.
The mountaintop monument to the all-American president echoed with the lilting strains of mariachi singers as Mexican flags and pinatas hung from the lobby in honor of the Mexican holiday.
Poor OP, he's trying so hard to stir the pot and we're just not playing along. Meanwhile, anyone making margaritas today? If so, could you pass me one?
My company had a GREAT Cinco De Mayo spread in for lunch today. I guess i'll be on the treadmill for an extra hour tonight.
Let's see what happens in August. Ramadan starts August 22.
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Ramadan starts August 22.
