On Saturday, October 4, Dr. Ron Paul addressed the sold-out crowd at the celebration of the John Birch Society's 50th Anniversary.
Congressman Paul addressed the group at the celebration held in Neenah, Wisconsin, near JBS headquarters. Before speaking, the assembled members of the Society heard portions of speeches given in the 1970s by JBS founder Robert Welch. The group also heard from Robert Welch's son, Mr. Hillard "Hid" Welch, a member of the JBS National Council.
Congressman Paul was introduced to the gathering by JBS President John F. McManus. In his speech, Dr. Paul said he was "delighted to help celebrate" the Society's birthday because he "considers it very important."
Also during that speech, Congressman Paul gave credit to former JBS president and Congressman from Georgia, Larry McDonald. Dr. Paul recalled that Congressman McDonald helped him decide to run for Congress in the 1970s. He also recalled when, during a large press conference after being sworn into office for the first time, he was asked by a reporter from Texas if he was a member of The John Birch Society. To that question Dr. Paul recalls replying: "No, I'm not a member, but to tell you the truth, the members of The John Birch Society have been very good friends of mine."
http://www.jbs.org/index.php/about/jbs-50th-anniversary
Congressman Paul addressed the group at the celebration held in Neenah, Wisconsin, near JBS headquarters. Before speaking, the assembled members of the Society heard portions of speeches given in the 1970s by JBS founder Robert Welch. The group also heard from Robert Welch's son, Mr. Hillard "Hid" Welch, a member of the JBS National Council.
Congressman Paul was introduced to the gathering by JBS President John F. McManus. In his speech, Dr. Paul said he was "delighted to help celebrate" the Society's birthday because he "considers it very important."
Also during that speech, Congressman Paul gave credit to former JBS president and Congressman from Georgia, Larry McDonald. Dr. Paul recalled that Congressman McDonald helped him decide to run for Congress in the 1970s. He also recalled when, during a large press conference after being sworn into office for the first time, he was asked by a reporter from Texas if he was a member of The John Birch Society. To that question Dr. Paul recalls replying: "No, I'm not a member, but to tell you the truth, the members of The John Birch Society have been very good friends of mine."
http://www.jbs.org/index.php/about/jbs-50th-anniversary
