Mrs. Paco became a U.S. citizen on Citizenship Day in 1984, at a large ceremony at the Orange Bowl in Miami. Vice President George H.W. Bush gave a speech, and at home that night, there was a spot on the NBC news broadcast dedicated to the ceremony, and for a few seconds the screen was filled with the image of a smiling Mrs. Paco, holding 3-year-old #1 son in her arms; he was waving a little American flag. Outside the Orange Bowl, the Republican Party was doing a land office business registering legal citizens to vote.
Just another vignette from the hallowed Reagan years.
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How I wish you had a screen shot of that image of Mrs. Paco and little Paquito!
ReplyDeletePriceless!
ReplyDeleteI'm calling urban legend on this! Just couldn't happen. Surely the Republican Party was just outside taking names so they could be detained and deported at a later date.
We're the party of waaaacism and anti-immigration. This could destroy some narratives.
And we welcome Mrs. Paco's contribution to this great nation, as she has obviously kept Mr. Paco in line quite well.
ReplyDeleteDeborah Leigh said...Happy Anniversary to Mrs. Paco, and to the Constitution! We are blessed!
ReplyDelete...as she has obviously kept Mr. Paco in line quite well.
ReplyDeleteAs they say, even the greatest ship is worthless without a rudder.
Happy Day to Mrs. Paco! SO glad she's one of us!
ReplyDeleteOn a serious note:
Mrs. Paco: I am thankful that you have used your talents, your hard work, and your love to make this country your home, and a home for your family. You are a blessing to us all!
Steve: Too true!
ReplyDeleteThanks to all for the kind wishes from Mrs. Paco.