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Inaugural souvenirs Odd Lots -- Everything Must Go!By Rick Horowitz
A DAY OF HISTORY. A WEEK OF PAGEANTRY. PRESIDENT GEORGE Walker Bush takes the oath of office for a second term as President of the United States, and the entire world watches. Now here's your chance to "preserve, protect and defend" your own memories of this historic event! Frank & Lynne's Mint, in cooperation with the Republican National Committee and the Smithsonian Institution's Division of Yard Sales, has assembled a never-to-be-equaled collection of George W. Bush Second Inaugural Souvenirs and Memorabilia. Whether you were part of the crowd shivering on the steps of the Capitol, or watching all the festivities from the comfort of your living room, you'll want to acquire an authentic Second Inaugural keepsake of your very own. (In fact, what better way to become part of President Bush's "Ownership Society"?) Frank & Lynne's Mint has just the item for you, no matter what your political leanings or the size of your budget. In the pages of this catalog you'll find literally dozens of heirlooms-in-the-making -- gifts you and your family will treasure for generations! Here's just a smattering of the treats that await you: American Flag Inaugural Pin -- Show your colors proudly! Wear "Old Glory" on your overcoat just the way the President did at his swearing-in ceremony. Crafted of sturdy industrial-strength metal with vivid embossed stars-and-stripes design -- perfect for any occasion. $19.95 plus shipping. Inaugural Scene Photo -- His left hand is on the Bible, and his right hand is raised -- this gallery-quality 11x17 color print captures the solemn moment when George Walker Bush recites the oath of office. The President is surrounded by family and friends, plus dozens of politicians who want his job. $39.95 unframed, $99.95 framed. "Fire of Freedom" Inaugural Speech -- Historians are already calling President Bush's Inaugural Address one of the most significant in all of American history. This serially numbered special-edition reproduction of the president's actual speech text captures every word the president uttered, with the words "free" and "freedom" specially embossed in permanent high-gloss gold ink. (Available framed only.) $249.95. "Fire of Freedom" Inaugural Speech Pullback -- The perfect companion to the Inaugural Speech itself -- here's the full text of an anonymous White House official's subsequent explanation that the president's bold new policy wasn't all that bold, and wasn't all that new. $9.95 (text), $34.95 (bootleg tape). First Lady's Inaugural Scarf -- First Lady Laura Bush has long been admired for her understated beauty and her keen fashion sense -- now you too can be "Laura Bush lovely"! Frank & Lynne's Mint has acquired a limited number of Laura Bush Inaugural Walking Scarves. These are virtually perfect copies of the finely crafted earth-tone scarf the First Lady wore to keep away the chill as she and her husband walked the final leg of the historic Inaugural Route between the Capitol and the White House. Stain-resistant. $49.95. Second Inaugural Pepper Spray -- An essential part of our great American democracy is freedom of speech -- but order is important, too, especially in such a dangerous time in our history. These actual canisters of pepper spray were used by police to keep particularly rambunctious Inaugural Protesters from spoiling the event for everyone else. $42.95 per canister, six-pack for just $229.95 -- big savings when you buy in bulk! "Smile! You're on Inaugural Camera!" -- Our Nation's Capital has never seen tighter security than for President Bush's Second Inaugural. Fighter jets and helicopters standing guard overhead, thousands of police keeping things calm on the ground -- and much, much more going on behind the scenes. Enjoy that same sense of safety in your own backyard with these authentic "Celebrating Freedom" Inaugural Security Cameras. What you don't know can hurt you! Comes with mounting hardware for rooftops, light poles, garage doors. $1549.95. (Monitor not included.) Armored Inaugural Limousine -- Our soldiers in Iraq could use a few more like this! It isn't the President's personal limo -- we couldn't convince the White House to part with that one! -- but these high-strength, high-tech beauties were right there in the midst of the Inaugural Parade and other Inaugural Week Festivities. Features full wet bar, 3-inch-thick armor plate, bulletproof windows. Designed to withstand automatic-weapons fire, rocket-propelled grenades, improvised explosive devices and bitter Democrats. Price available on request. (If you have to ask how much it costs...) Posted 1/25/05. Ask
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