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  Hail to the Chief - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hail (1971), also known as Hail to the Chief, was a dark comedy starring Richard B. Shull as a presidential advisor who discovers his Chief's assembling of a private army to put down domestic unrest.
Hail to the Chief (1985) was a short-lived television comedy from the creators of Soap, with Patty Duke as the first female U.S. president.
Hail to the Thief, or "The Gloaming" as it is subtitled, is the sixth studio album by British rock band Radiohead, released in June 2003.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hail_to_the_Chief   (794 words)

  
 Ben's Guide (3-5): Songs and Oaths - Hail to the Chief
"Hail to the Chief" is traditionally played by the United States Marine Band to announce the ceremonial entrance of the U.S. Commander-in-Chief -- the President of the United States.
While "Hail to the Chief" is played at various functions and times during the year, the song did not start out as a presidential march.
The first time "Hail to the Chief" was used to honor a living President was on July 4, 1828, when President John Quincy Adams attended the opening of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.
bensguide.gpo.gov /3-5/symbols/hail.html   (540 words)

  
 Kansas City Chiefs, Carlos Hall, Eric Warfield, Kendrell Bell, National Football League - CBS SportsLine.com
The Chiefs assistant spoke the same words a year ago, only then there was a difference: He was operating with the same tired bodies that sank the club in 2003 and drove Greg Robinson out of the NFL.
The Chiefs not only didn't improve; they stepped backward, plummeting to 31st in total defense and dead last in pass defense -- surrendering 72 pass plays of 20 or more yards and 21 of 40 or more.
Sure, the Chiefs were interested in a free agent like Ken Lucas or Samari Rolle, but they landed Surtain instead, sacrificing a second-round draft pick to make the trade.
www.sportsline.com /nfl/story/8478315   (661 words)

  
 Vanguard Online Edition : LAW & HUMAN RIGHTS'LEGAL VIEWPOINT:- Hail to the Chief: What legacy FRA Williams? 
As Chief Justice, and at considerable risk to his office, Mokama ensured that the ruling party did not alter the law to overturn unpopular judgments of the fragile judicial system of Botswana.
This time of celebration of the distinction and longevity of Chief Williams is also the moment to question what role, if any, he may have played in bequeathing more credible institutions to those who claim his forensic inheritance and to interlocutors before our legal institutions.
The recent testaments and tributes to the learned Chief have, for instance, failed to record that Chief Williams was also counsel to the chiefs of General Babangida”s State Security Service (SSS), who muscularly sought and succeeded in blocking accountability for the assassination by parcel bomb of late Newswatch editor, Dele Giwa.
www.vanguardngr.com /articles/2002/features/fe402042004.html   (2453 words)

  
 Hail From the Chief   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The policy decisions are then defended and enacted by deputy chief of staff Josh Lyman (Bradley Whitford) and press secretary CJ Cregg (Allison Janney).
Then there is the role of chief of staff Leo McGarry (John Spencer), who taps into his vast reserve of political savvy and experience to keep the president grounded.
You know, the basic emotions that incompetent failures tend to feel when their chief rival outsmarts them and makes them look like a ridiculous ass in front of the entire nation.
www.hailfromthechief.blogspot.com   (4545 words)

  
 OpinionJournal - Taste
HAIL TO THE CHIEF: Chief Wiggles is the nom de plume of a deployed Utah National Guardsman blogging from Iraq (http://chiefwiggles.blog-city.com/).
In one of his recent dispatches, the chief described the joy of a seven-year-old Iraqi girl to whom he'd given a stuffed animal.
Iraqi children, says the chief, have nothing and are delighted with even the simplest gifts of stuffed animals and paper to color on.
www.opinionjournal.com /taste?id=110004098   (256 words)

  
 JJ Singh: Hail the chief- The Times of India   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
He is also Army's first Sikh chief to take charge of a force of over a million.
He accepted the Chief's baton at a ceremony from the outgoing Chief Gen N C Vij here.
Hailing from a family of warriors, he is a third-generation soldier.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com /articleshow/1006386.cms   (187 words)

  
 Hail to the Chief: Presidents, Power, and Politics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Hail to the Chief showcases the commitment of the National Endowment for the Humanities to educating the American people about their Presidents by supporting editions of their papers, restorations of their homes, research and scholarship about them, and award-winning biographies for television.
Hail to the Chief has been successfully tested in a low-security, high-volume setting at Washington's Old Post Office Pavilion and elsewhere.
Two copies of Hail to the Chief are available for display in libraries, museums, schools, and other or organizations or facilities interested in promoting cultural enrichment.
www.neh.gov /news/archive/19970000b.html   (379 words)

  
 Hail to the Chief!
Chief Justice William Rehnquist died on September 3, 2005.
And he faithfully fulfilled his oath to support the Constitution instead of yielding to the temptation to manipulate it in the guise of judicial interpretation to suit his personal preference.
Unsurprisingly, the Chief was one of just two justices who dissented in the landmark Roe v.
www.theconservativevoice.com /articles/article.html?id=8044   (1363 words)

  
 Why "Hail to the Chief"? - How it became the presidential song. By Andy Bowers
The words "hail to the chief" first referred not to a president but to a Scottish chieftain.
According to the Library of Congress, Julia Tyler, wife of President John Tyler (who served from 1841 to 1845), was the first to ask that the song be used to announce the commander in chief's arrival.
Finally in 1954, the Department of Defense made "Hail to the Chief" the official musical tribute for presidential events.
www.slate.com /id/2112482   (554 words)

  
 Hard Starboard: Hail To The Chief
Even during a period of illness, Chief Justice Rehnquist stayed on the job to complete the work of his final Supreme Court term.
In the wee hours of the morning, I had the displeasure of dealing with the contemptible Professor Alan Dershowitz and his vicious personal attack on Chief Justice Rehnquist on Fox News literally moments after the nation learned of his death.
A Luttig appointment would be the best tribute President Bush could pay Chief Justice Rehnquist, as well as the best political move he could make.
hardstarboard.blogspot.com /2005/09/hail-to-chief.html   (1105 words)

  
 USA Trivia Hail To The Chief
She, Julia, reportedly asked the Marine Band to announce the president's arrival by performing the song which by this time had been renamed Hail to the Chief.
Sousa wrote, Presidential Polonaise, but it never caught on and was again replaced by Hail to the Chief in the Cleveland administration.
It was not until 1954 that the Department of Defense established Hail to the Chief as the official music to announce the President of the United States.
www.usatrivia.com /apmhail.html   (275 words)

  
 The Claremont Institute: Hail to the Chief
When Marshall assumed the Chief Justiceship, the Supreme Court was, at best, an inchoate institution, a co-equal branch in theory but a poor relation in fact.
By the time the Chief Justice died in 1835, the Court's docket was crowded with numerous cases of great import, its place in the constitutional firmament had been fixed, its reputation and influence fully secured.
Thomas Jefferson was armed with ferocious determination, the powers of the chief magistracy, and large majorities in both houses of Congress.
www.claremont.org /writings/crb/fall2002/uhlmannmarshall.html   (2206 words)

  
 BrothersJudd Blog: HAIL, TO THE CHIEF!:
The move, which was surprising primarily in its speed, avoids a prolonged public vetting of an entirely new nominee for the Chief Justice's job.
While liberal organizations have stated their opposition to Roberts' appointment as an associate justice, there was little doubt that he was going to be confirmed for that position, barring any startling revelations.
Judging from the reaction on TV this morning, all but the ultra hard-core believers have given up trying to stop Roberts, even as chief justice nominee, and are going to focus their energy on whomever Bush picks to replace O'Connor.
www.brothersjudd.com /blog/archives/2005/09/hail_to_the_chi.html   (762 words)

  
 Hail to the chief - World - smh.com.au
The visa problems for Chinese scientists reflects growing unease in Washington about the speed with which China is growing, the penetration of its companies into technology, and what seems like the steady closing of the military capability lead enjoyed by the US armed forces.
The British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, this week went from a business-like call in Beijing on to New Delhi, where he announced a historic partnership between the EU and India, followed by a $US1.5 billion sale of French submarines to the Indian Navy.
The limited ambit of China's ambitions has been asserted in the latest edition of the influential US journal Foreign Affairs by one of its top strategists, Wang Jisi, head of international studies at Peking University and Beijing's Central Party School, where the Communist Party's up-and-coming cadres are groomed.
smh.com.au /news/world/hail-to-the-chief/2005/09/12/1126377257226.html   (1771 words)

  
 Conservative Outpost: Hail to the Chief   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
I've always said conservatives would be better off being able to concentrate their fire power, so to speak, on one vacancy at a time.
Meanwhile, the busy-body Senators who urged O'Connor to stick around and wait for the Chief to go so SHE could be Chief, (note the usual suspect moderate Republicans in this bunch), have been thwarted.
- The Nomination Blog notes a little resentment by the Chief in regards to all the rumors/pressure...and takes a look at the landscape after the "2 seat" strategy has been thwarted.
conservativeoutpost.com /blog/archives/2005/07/hail_to_the_chi.php   (260 words)

  
 The Herald News - News - 03/01/2005 - Hail to the chief   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Herald News - News - 03/01/2005 - Hail to the chief
Thiboutot, 52, said he believed former fire chief Edward J. Dawson led the department "wonderfully" during the last 15 years.
The new chief did says he hopes to further the fleet’s modernization and increase the size of the department’s staff.
www.heraldnews.com /site/news.cfm?newsid=14054445&BRD=1710&PAG=461&dept_id=99784&rfi=6   (530 words)

  
 Song Lyrics and Words - Hail to the Chief   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Hail to the Chief we have chos-en for the na - tion,
Hail to the Chief, as we pledge co-op - er -a- tion_____
Hail to the one we se-lect-ed as com-mand-er,
www.theromantic.com /patrioticlyrics/hailtothechief.htm   (68 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Hail to the Chief Board Game: Toys & Games   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
This item is not in stock, but we'd be glad to notify you by e-mail when Hail to the Chief Board Game is available for purchase.
The board game Hail to the Chief can take the humdrum out of learning all about our nation's presidents, the election process, U.S. history, and geography.
Hail to the Chief is a favorite of all ages.
amazon.com /exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000IZCT/ref=nosim/internationalist51-20   (449 words)

  
 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Halo: Combat Evolved for Xbox at Epinions.com
The colony that is home to these soldiers is attacked a few days before the special mission, and only one ship carrying the last cyborg super soldier, called Master Chief, escapes.
You take control of Master Chief, and it is up to you to save the human race.
Master Chief has a deep, mysterious voice, while the other characters, such Captain Keyes and Cortana fit their appearances.
www.epinions.com /content_106073329284   (2319 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
In its original form, James Sanderson's "Hail to the Chief" was a setting of a portion of Canto 2, in Sir Walter Scott's "The Lady of the Lake." Apparently Sanderson borrowed this setting from its use in one of the several dramatic versions of the poem which appeared shortly after Scott's epic was written.
One of the earliest copies of the music found in the Military District of Washington's collections was probably printed during 1812.
Because of its martial character and the appropriateness of its title, gradually there was a transition of "Hail to the Chief" from just a popular tune of the day to a march which has enjoyed "official" status.
www.mdw.army.mil /FS-H08.HTM   (432 words)

  
 Hail to the Chief: An Election for the Books
Hail to the Chief: An Election for the Books
The Combined Armed Forces Band plays Hail to the Chief, and the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court states the oath of office, which the newly elected president of the United States swears to uphold.
This year, it simply took a little longer to find out who would be standing at the podium.
www.njsbf.com /njsbf/student/eagle/winter01-3.cfm   (886 words)

  
 Hail to the chief!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Retired Chief Master Sgt. Sam E. Parish, the 8th Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, spent nearly two hours with Air Intelligence Agency people discussing the Air Force of the 21st century, his perspective on leadership and keys to success.
This chief’s visit was part of a visit to Lackland AFB that also included retired Chief Master Sgt. James M. McCoy, the 6th CMSAF, and retired Chief Master Sgt. Eric W. Benken, the 12th CMSAF.
As the CMSAF, he served as the adviser to Secretaries of the Air Force Verne Orr and Russell Rourke and Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Charles A. Gabriel.
aia.lackland.af.mil /homepages/pa/spokesman/mar03/atc1.cfm   (544 words)

  
 The American Presidency
As formal head of the nation, the president may solemnly place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier or festively open a fair.
These activities at times seem trivial, but they offer important opportunities for the chief executive to connect with Americans who are the ultimate source of presidential power.
John Tyler's administration established the tradition of playing "Hail to the Chief" as a ceremonial introduction announcing the arrival of the president.
americanhistory.si.edu /presidency/2b4.html   (215 words)

  
 Hail To The Chief - Newsweek National News - MSNBC.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Rehnquist’s wry aside, which broke the tension, was typical of the man affectionately known to his fellow justices as “the Chief.” Rehnquist was quick and funny, and he made his job look easy.
The late Thurgood Marshall, who opposed Rehnquist on almost any case, called him a “great chief justice.” The Supreme Court is sometimes described as “nine scorpions in a bottle,” but under Rehnquist’s nearly two decades as chief, the justices generally got along.
In a polarized, fractious age, it is hard to imagine any chief justice persuading any other justice to change his or her mind on anything big.
www.msnbc.msn.com /id/9205319/site/newsweek   (693 words)

  
 Why "Hail to the Chief"? - How it became the presidential song. By Andy Bowers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
After President Bush took his oath of office at this morning's inauguration, the jaunty chords of "Hail to the Chief" started up right on cue.
Sousa came up with the "Presidential Polonaise," but according to the Marine Band's Web site, "it never completely replaced 'Hail to the Chief' and was soon abandoned."
And in case you're wondering, there are official lyrics to the song, although you rarely hear them.
slate.msn.com /id/2112482   (554 words)

  
 Hail to the Chief - DiscoverySchool.com
Listen carefully to the different versions of “Hail to the Chief” and answer the questions below.
Improvise your own version of “Hail to the Chief” over this rhythm.
Write a canon with the second voice at beat two or three or the first beat of the second measure.
school.discovery.com /lessonplans/activities/hailtothechief/activity2.html   (335 words)

  
 Drasha - Vaera 5758 - Torah.org   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
In fact, the plague of hail was so powerful that even Hashem Himself categorized it in a unique way.
Moshe quoted Hashem to Pharaoh: "This time I shall send all my plagues against your heart, upon your servants, and your people so that you shall know that there is none like Me in the world" (Exodus 9:14).
True, the hail did miraculously contain a fire ensconced in the ice, but all the plagues had miraculous attributes to them.
www.torah.org /learning/drasha/5758/vaera.html   (898 words)

  
 HAIL TO THE CHIEF - Sightings from The Catbird Seat   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The government which was designed for the people, has got into the hands of their bosses and their employers, the special interests.
Bush's former chief of staff, Daniel Murphy, flies to Panama with South Korean influence peddler Tongsun Park on a private plane owned by arms dealer Sargis Soghnalian to meet with Noriega.
Former top aide to White House Chief of Staff John Sununu goes to work for a prominent figure in the BCCI scandal less than a month after leaving the Bush administration.
www.the-catbird-seat.net /TheChief.htm   (8165 words)

  
 Fame: Hail to the Chief - TV.com
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