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Nixon Presidential Materials - Nixon Trivia and Family Facts
President Nixon was a huge sports fan; he would often visit the Washington Redskins' practice facility and talk football to his good friend, Redskins coach George Allen. President Nixon even called in a play during a Redskins game. ... [Read More]
NFL Players Promote Take Pride in America during festival on Mall and in Broadcast of Game
"The NFL is proud to be part of the national Take Pride in America Initiative to encourage protection of public lands and cultural resources," says Patrick Ramsey, Washington Redskins quarterback, in one of the public service announcements to be broadcast Thursday. "Volunteer. It's your land. Lend a hand." LaVar Arrington, Redskins linebacker, says, "It makes me proud to have the NFL join with so many others in Take Pride in America." The PSAs can be viewed at http://www.takepride.gov/partner/more.html. ... [Read More]
Washington, D.C. (April 11, 2002) -- Photos, Department of Education
Darrell Green, Washington Redskins' All-Pro and president of the Darrell Green Youth Life Foundation, Elayne Bennett, founder and president of the Best Friends Foundation, and U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige. ... [Read More]
NIH Record--1/08/2002-Volunteer Work Pays Off for NIMH Diversity Chief
"I'm calling from the Washington Redskins," the woman said. Miers was thrilled, thinking he won free tickets to a football game. But, as it turns out, he won $3,500 instead, as one of two runners-up for the Redskins Community Quarterback Award. ... After getting the Redskins call, Miers said he was stunned. "I'd never even heard of the Redskins award, so I figured someone was definitely playing a joke. St. Luke's House pulled a fast one on me." ... Miers was chosen from a pool of nearly 70 people in the Washington area nominated for the Redskins award, for which 10 finalists were selected who "exemplify leadership, dedication, and a commitment to improving the community they live in through volunteerism," said Regan Campbell, community relations specialist for the football team. Along with his runner-up counterpart, the eight other finalists, and the grand-prize winner, Miers was invited to Redskins Park, in Ashburn, Va., for a tour and recognition luncheon in early December, with backup quarterback Sage Rosenfels bestowing the $25,000 worth of honors. ... [Read More]
District of Columbia: Mayor's Office: News
(Washington, DC) The field at Benning Terrace will receive a synthetic sports playing surface, thanks to a $200,000 grant from the National Football League (NFL) Grassroots Program, a partnership between the NFL Youth Football Fund and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC). The grant, announced today by the NFL, NFL Players Association (NFLPA), LISC and the Washington Redskins, is part of $12.5 million in grants that have been awarded since 1998 to revitalize 116 playing fields in underserved neighborhoods located in NFL markets nationwide. ... [Read More]
Washington, D.C. (April 11, 2002) -- Photos, Department of Education
Secretary Paige and Darrell Green, Washington Redskins' All-Pro and president of the Darrell Green Youth Life Foundation, before the rally. ... [Read More]
Washington, D.C. (April 11, 2002) -- Photos, Department of Education
Darrell Green, Washington Redskins' All-Pro and president of the Darrell Green Youth Life Foundation, and U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige at the rally. ... [Read More]
The Washington Redskins Marching Band at USCP Roll Call
On Monday, September 27, 2004, at 7:00 a.m., the Washington Redskins Marching Band will be present during an United States Capitol Police roll call that will be held on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. This unique roll call will kick off the Monday Night Football game between the Washington Redskins and the Dallas Cowboys. ... [Read More]
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