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Old 06-02-2010, 12:31   #6
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Originally Posted by orion5 View Post
This is interesting, Richard....

From that website, it explains the "Moment":

The idea for the Moment was born when children touring the Nation’s Capital were asked by the Commission’s Director what Memorial Day means. They responded, “That’s the day the pool opens.” A Gallup Poll revealed that only 28% of Americans know the meaning of this noble holiday. The White House Commission on Remembrance was established by Congress (PL 106-579) to promote the values of Memorial Day by acts of remembrance throughout the year. The major initiative of the Commission is the National Moment of Remembrance.

I haven't been watching tv much lately, and I read the internet more than the local papers, but if this is such an important initiative, why is this the first I've heard of it? Couldn't they do a better job promoting it?

Maybe just me, though....
O5,

Are you kidding,the MSM don't give a $*^t about the Commission on the National Moment of Remembrance,that's exactly why you and I haven't heard anything about it............

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