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Dallas Pro America Rally Part 1 | ![]() |
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Texan's Come together to support the TROOPS! Amid rallies, Texas protesters show support for war in Iraq 03/22/2003 By The Associated Press DALLAS ‚ More than 3,000 protesters braved an afternoon of wet, dreary weather Saturday to show their support for President Bush and U.S. troops in Iraq.The rally, organized by several conservative groups in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, drew an eclectic gathering of supporters ranging from local politicians, relatives of soldiers serving in the Middle East and former citizens of Iraq.Most attending the "I Love America Pro-Military" rally at a downtown Dallas plaza said it was important to show the troops that not everyone is against the war."Our troops need to see a united America," said Ron Hill, 52, who drove from Houston to attend the rally. "We're a silent majority that's tired of being silent. We don't need another situation like Vietnam." Many of those in attendance donned rain coats and umbrellas to shield themselves from the persistent rain. "I was telling somebody that I'd be surprised if more than a few people showed up in this weather," said U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling of Dallas, ducking into the shade of the old Dallas County courthouse. "But it just proves that people want to do what they can for the troops." Demonstrators began the rally with a prayer, then watched as about 30 featured speakers were quickly shuffled on and off a platform stationed just a few feet before the red-brick courthouse. |
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Katherine at the rally! To the real soldiers, 'Thank you!' A lot of people like to "play solidier" in movies. But there are those who are real heroes, who give of their time, life and effort to help protect our home, whether in war or regular peacetime. If I haven't said "Thank you!" I am saying it now! You're in my prayers and I wish you a safe return. Katherine Aguilar, Mesquite, Texas Cyberletters for Friday Dallas Morning News |
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Tony with some Freepers who came from Houston
Showing support for the Troops on a cold rainy day. |
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Some Young Marines come out to show support for comrads Some young marines join in support efforts at the rally! |
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Pro America Supporters A large group of PRO AMERICA SUPORTERS come out on this rainy March day. |
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Support the Troops People come together from all over Texas to show the world the troops are supported. |
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Rain wasn't going to stop Supporters Thousands endure the rain. If the troops can handle the sand, then we can endure it ALSO |
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A retired Airforce Veteran and wife join in supporting the troops Freedom is never free, at times we have to pay the price for the freedoms we have now! |