Saturday, February 20, 2010

Remembering Alexander Haig

Former Secretary Of State Alexander Haig Dies At 85 -- Wall Street Journal

Former Secretary of State Alexander Haig, a retired four-star Army general who advised three presidents, died Saturday at age 85 of complications from an infection.

Gen. Haig was a prominent figure in American politics for more than a decade, particularly as a top adviser to President Richard M. Nixon and as the first secretary of state for President Ronald Reagan.

His most famous moment in public life occurred March 30, 1981, the day President Reagan was gravely wounded by a would-be assassin, when Gen. Haig announced to the hastily assembled White House press corps that "I am in control here, in the White House."

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More News on Alexander Haig

Obama lauds Alexander Haig as a `great American' -- Washington Post
Hillary Clinton praises Haig for his contributions -- Washington Post
Former US Secretary of State Haig Dead at 85 -- Voice of America
Alexander M. Haig Jr., at 85; was Reagan’s secretary of state -- Boston.com
Alexander Haig -- The Telegraph

My Comment: Lucianne gave what I believe was the best comment on the passing of Alexander Haig today ....

A great American, a gentleman and one tough guy. He and the Gipper can kick back now and sort it all out.

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