Commodore PuttPutt -- USS Barry Soetoro

Commodore PuttPutt

Anywhoo, was trying to remember where I found that picture of the USS Barack Obama when I found other references to our defense status. Old to some, new to us.
Let's set aside six (6) minutes and go to video:

USS Barack Obama

USS Barack Obama

USS William Jefferson Blythe Clinton

Soetoro

John Ford -- Presidential Medal of Freedom -- March 31, 1973

On this day in history*:

"John Ford, in his works, has depicted freedom in all of its profound depths....John Ford has fought for freedom, and for that reason it is appropriate that tonight, on behalf of all of the American people, he receives the Medal of Freedom."

-- Richard M. Nixon
    March 31, 1973

Perhaps because in part he knew the cost of freedom, Ford spent a lifetime interpreting his nation's heritage. He accepted the Presidential Medal of Freedom, one of the country's highest civilian honors, with the words, "God Bless America."

Ethan Edwards. The Searchers.
*From the American Patriot's Almanac