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  1. Politics at 100: Obama's Edge With Centenarians

    Mon, 8 Oct 2012

    were predominantly members of the Greatest Generation , most of whom came of age during recently as 2004, members of the Greatest generation supported [Sen.] John Kerry by a 92-year-old member of the Greatest generation from Denver, Colo., says she

  2. Joe Biden Calls GOP a 'Different Breed of Cat'

    Sun, 9 Sep 2012

    much," Biden later added. "This is going to go down, when we record this 9/11 generation, as the second greatest generation in the history of this country." On NBC's Meet the Press Sunday, Romney continued to defend his omission

  3. Live Blog: Republican National Convention Day 3; Paul Ryan,

    Wed, 29 Aug 2012

    years with small steps and giant leaps; from a woman on a bus to a man with a dream; and the bravery of the greatest generation , to the entrepreneurs of today. This is our story. This is the America we know because we built it. Watch

  4. Mia Love, GOP's African American Mormon Candidate, Rocks RNC

    Wed, 29 Aug 2012

    years with small steps and giant leaps; from a woman on a bus to a man with a dream; and the bravery of the greatest generation , to the entrepreneurs of today. This is our story. This is the America we know because we built it. Watch

  5. The Defining Issue of Our Generation

    Wed, 22 Aug 2012

    expectations, we want only the very best, and we are savvy consumers of goods and services. We are not the Greatest Generation - that was our parents - but we were raised to believe in the American Dream. It was there on television (black

  6. Obamas vs. the Romneys: Wives Jump to the Stump

    Fri, 20 Jul 2012

    Military References Barack: "I'd see an elderly couple and I'd think about my grandparents - my grandfather who fought in World War II , and my grandmother who worked on a bomber assembly line while he was gone." Michelle: "Thank you for your service

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  1. Draft McDonnell? This could be first election in 80 years with no military service on either ticket

    Fri, 6 Jul 2012

    Bush served in the Air National Guard. Al Gore was a specialist in the Army, and both Bob Dole and George H.W. Bush fought in World War II . Walter Mondale was an Army corporal from 1951-53; Ronald Reagan was an Army captain and Jimmy Carter spent time as

  2. Veep Beat: Jeb Bush Rules Out VP, but Not Future W.H. Run

    Thu, 7 Jun 2012

    Today marks the 68th anniversary of ? # DDay ? . Let's all take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices of the Greatest Generation . ? # USA ? ? # sayfie @jebbush: Today I endorsed my friend @ ConnieMackIV for US Senate. @GovChristie: Attention

  3. Romney to shift to Obama and target economy in New Hampshire primary night speech

    Tue, 24 Apr 2012

    to excerpts. "This is the America that was won for us by the nation's Founders, and earned for us by the Greatest Generation . It is the America that has produced the most innovative, most productive, and most powerful economy in the

  4. Rick Santorum Says 'We Are In This Thing,' Adviser Says the Campaign Will Stay Lean and Mean

    Wed, 7 Mar 2012

    would be a "photo finish." Santorum called his mother and his in laws, also on the stage with him, were the " greatest generation ." "They preserved liberty by sacrificing tremendously to keep this country free. It's a different battle

  5. Inspiring Fear or Hope? Santorum's Doomsday Warning to Voters

    Mon, 20 Feb 2012

    War II by comparing Republican primary voters to the " greatest generation " and today's failings of European financial systems Adolf Hitler gained power in the 1940s. "Remember, the greatest generation for a year and a half, sat on the sidelines while Europe

  6. The Santorum Conundrum (The Note)

    Mon, 20 Feb 2012

    Walshe notes, he's been introducing new lines into his stump speech, comparing GOP voters to the so-called " greatest generation " and this year's election to World War II. In a mega-church in Georgia on Sunday, he ramped up his rhetoric

  7. Rick Santorum Compares Ohio Voters to the Greatest Generation , the Primary to World War II

    Fri, 17 Feb 2012

    think they call the greatest generation the greatest generation ?" he asked, referring Depression and then fought in World War II or helped from the home they were called the greatest generation because they were called

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  1. Gem from the 'Greatest Generation'

    Thu, 6 May 2010

    Nicknamed the greatest generation American World War II veterans have some truly amazing stories tell ABC news on campus reporter make Lucci and He spoke with the

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    Nicknamed the greatest generation American World War II veterans have some truly amazing stories tell ABC news on campus reporter -- make -- Lucci and He
  2. Instant Index: Apollo 17's Lunar Launch Anniversary, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

    Fri, 7 Dec 2012

    anniversary. It is our number, 71 years ago today. On this day in 1941, pearl harbor was attacked. And the greatest generation rose up to defend america's freedom in the pacific. Flags were flown at half staff across the country today

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    today. On this day in 1941, pearl harbor was attacked. And the greatest generation rose up to defend america's freedom in the pacific. Flags were flown at half staff across the country today, to honor the
  3. Chris Christie's RNC Speech: Rallies GOP on Honest Leadership

    Tue, 28 Aug 2012

    the name of American ingenuity the grandchildren of the greatest generation . The sons and daughters of immigrants. The Brothers not telling the truth. I tonight. After tonight the greatest generation . We look back and marvel at their courage. Overcoming

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    their backs in the name of American ingenuity the grandchildren of the greatest generation . The sons and daughters of immigrants. The Brothers and sisters of everyday heroes. The neighbors. Of entrepreneurs and firefighters. Teachers and farmers
    simply not telling the truth. -- I -- tonight. After tonight the greatest generation . We look back and marvel at their courage. Overcoming the Great Depression. Fighting not security. Standing up for freedom around the world
  4. President Obama, Mitt Romney's Closing Statements

    Mon, 22 Oct 2012

    earth. We've been blessed by having a nation that's free and prosperous thanks to the contributions of the greatest generation that held a torch. For the world to see the torch of freedom and hope and opportunity. Now it's our turn to

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    a nation that's free and prosperous thanks to the contributions of the greatest generation that held a torch. For the world to see the torch of freedom and hope and opportunity. Now it's our turn to
  5. Seniors Strike Back

    Fri, 7 Sep 2012

    golden years find our elderly as victims preyed upon streets and elevators. But these lions are not called the greatest generation for nothing Witness of ramps are slugging it out for the young for the sporting event. Others are fighting crime

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    upon streets and elevators. But these -- lions are not called the greatest generation for nothing -- Witness of ramps are slugging it out for the young -- for the sporting event. Others are fighting crime
  6. Romney to GOP: When World Is In Need, 'You Need an American'

    Thu, 30 Aug 2012

    have asked yourself if these last years are really the America we want. The America that was one for us by the greatest generation . America we want Marla Chilean dollars from China. And am. it failed to find the jobs that are needed for 23

    Greatest Generation found at 34:50

    America we want. The America that was one for us by the greatest generation . -- America we want Marla Chilean dollars from China. And am. -- it failed to find the jobs that are needed for
  7. Obama Signs Historic Afghan Agreement

    Sat, 5 May 2012

    should be. Because after more than a decade of war it's time to focus on nation building here at home. As a new greatest generation returns from overseas. We must ask ourselves. What kind of country will they come back to. Would be a country

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    time to focus on nation building here at home. As a new greatest generation returns from overseas. We must ask ourselves. What kind of country will they come back to. Would be a country where shrinking
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