American Quotations by William J. Federer 2024

Forrest Hood "Fob" James, Jr. (b.September 15, 1934) Governor of Alabama, 1978-82; reelected 1994. He graduated from Auburn University, 1955; served as lieutenant in the U.S. Army, 1957-58; founder and chairman of Diversified Products Corporation, 1962-78; is active in the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Boy Scouts of America, Alabama Saftey Council, Junior Achievement, Future Farmers of America, Young President's Organization; Alabama Road Builders Association, American Legion, Spade Honor Society; and Alpha Sigma Epsilon. On Wednesday, February 5, 1997, Governor Fob James threatened to call out the National Guard to prevent those who were endeavoring to remove the Ten Commandments display from a...

H. Norman Schwarzkopf (August 22, 1934-December 27, 2012) was Commander in Chief of the Coalition Forces in Operation Desert Storm, 1991. He served as Commander in Chief, U.S. Central Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, 1988-91; received the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal, 1991; and was knighted into the Hon. Order of the Bath by Queen Elizabeth II, 1991. Having acknowledged during an interview, in 1991, that he kept a Bible by his bed, General Schwarzkopf was asked if he had a favorite verse. He replied: <Actually, it's a prayer of St. Francis: "Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace."> 1934NS001...

Pat Boone (b.June 1, 1934) born Charles Eugene Boone, is an American singer, actor and writer who was a successful pop singer in the United States during the 1950's and early 1960's. He sold over 45 million albums, had 38 Top 40 hits and starred in more than 12 Hollywood movies, including "The Cross and the Switchblade." Boone's talent as a singer and actor combined with his old-fashioned values contributed to his popularity. Boone hosted a network television show, The Pat Boone Chevy Show, from 1957-1959. He has written many books and had a number 1 bestseller in the 1950's "Twixt...

Kirkwood "Kirk" Fordice, Jr. (February 10, 1934-September 7, 2004) Governor of Mississippi, elected 1992. In November of 1992, he stated: <America is a Christian nation.> 1934KF001 As quoted in The New York Times, November 18, 1992, Governor Kirk Fordice stated: <The less we emphasize the Christian religion the further we fall into the abyss of poor character and chaos in the United States of America.> 1934KF002 -- American Quotations by William J. Federer, 2024, All Rights Reserved, Permission granted to use with acknowledgement. 1934KF001. William J. Federer, American Quotations (2014). Kirk Fordice, "U.S. New & World Report" (November 30, 1992), p....

Michigan Penal Code (September 18, 1931) Act 328 of 1931, 750.102, Blasphemy; punishment: <Any person who shall wilfully blaspheme the holy name of God, by cursing or contumeliously reproaching God, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. CL 1948.> 1931MI001 <Any person who shall use any indecent, immoral, obscene, vulgar or insulting language in the presence or hearing of any woman or child shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. CL 1948.> 1931MI002 -- American Quotations by William J. Federer, 2024, All Rights Reserved, Permission granted to use with acknowledgement. 1931MI001. William J. Federer, American Quotations (2014). Michigan Penal Code, September 18, 1931, Act...