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Posted In: Events by BroadcastBranson.com

On Monday, November 10, 2008 at Branson’s Chateau on the Lake, Lt. Col. Oliver North (USMC- ret) will be featured as the keynote speaker at the 233rd Anniversary of the Founding of the United States Marine Corps.

Tickets to the event, which is open to the public, are $45 per person and include Dinner, the Marine Corp Birthday Celebration, Col. North’s keynote address and the Marine Corps Ball featuring a live dance band.

The time honored tradition of the Marine Corps Birthday Cake Cutting Ceremony is not often witnessed by those outside the Corps. The Corps was founded on November 10, 1775 and from that day forward, the tenth of November has been the climax of the Marine Corps year.

The birthday of the Marine Corps is celebrated officially and socially wherever one or more Marines are stationed; aboard ship, at posts of other services, even in the field. November tenth is honored by the cutting and sharing of a birthday cake. A sword is used to cut the cake as a reminder that the Marine Corps are “a band of warriors, committed to carrying the sword so that our nation may live in peace.”

About Col. North

From his bio: “Oliver L. North is a combat decorated Marine, a #1 bestselling author, the founder of a small business, an inventor with three U.S. patents, a syndicated columnist, and the host of ‘War Stories’ on the FOX News Channel. He claims, however, that his most important accomplishment is being “the husband of one and the father of four.”

He is also the founder of Freedom Alliance, a foundation which provides scholarships for the sons and daughters of service members killed in action.

Seating is limited. For tickets contact:

www.BransonTourismCenter.com
(800) 619-5708.

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Posted In: City News by Pat McGrath Avery

Plan to attend the Opening Show at 2:00pm on Wednesday, November 5 at the Mansion America Theater.

Starting with a sky dive by world-famous Dana Bowman, the Opening Show promises a great kick off to another exciting Veteran’s Week in Branson. Bowman, a former member of the Golden Knights who lost both legs in a mid-air collision in 1994, will amaze and inspire you.

“We’ve put together a great show. I’m excited that our Branson entertainers so willingly give their time to honor our veterans,” said event coordinator Steve Weyher.

Performers include the Oak Ridge Boys, Yakov Smirnoff and Bob Anderson. Internationally-known artist and motivational speaker, Richard Hight, will create a work of art on stage.

Army Major General (R) Lee Baxter is the keynote speaker. Major General Douglas Carver, US Army Chief of Chaplains, and evangelist Keith Moore of Moore Life Ministries will give the invocation and benediction.

Dana Bowman’s skydive is scheduled for 1:00pm on the theater grounds; the show begins at 2:00pm. ADMISSION IS FREE AND THEATER SEATING IS OPEN. Come early for good seats!

The Opening Show is sponsored by the Branson Veterans Task Force. The BVTF office is located at 138 Pointe Royale Drive in Branson. To contact the office call 417.337.8387 (417.337.VETS) or visit www.bransonveterans.com. A complete schedule of the week’s activities is posted on the website.

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