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[[Glenn Beck|Glenn Beck's]] '''Restoring Honor Rally''', also known as the '''Restoring Honor Rally 8-28''', is a non-political rally held at the steps of the [[Lincoln Memorial]] on the anniversary of [[Martin Luther King Jr.|Martin Luther King Jr.'s]] 1963 "I Have A Dream" speech. According to Glenn Beck's website, Restoring Honor is a "non-political event" conceived to pay tribute to the [[United States]] "heroes, our heritage and our future," and to "pledge to restore honor" in America at the steps of the memorial.<ref>http://www.glennbeck.com/828/</ref> The Restoring Honor Rally is a fundraiser for the [[Special Operations Warrior Foundation]], a charity that provides funds for the surviving children of Special Ops personnel killed in battle.<ref>[[Glenn Beck]]. [http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/198/35494/ Glenn Beck: Restoring Honor], ''The Glenn Beck Program'', January 25, 2010.</ref><ref>[http://www.specialops.org/news/35610/Glenn-Becks-Restoring-Honor-Rally-Supports-Special-Ops-Troops-and-Families.htm Glenn Beck's "Restoring Honor" Rally Supports SOWF], specialops.org, January 25, 2010.</ref> The event prepared for up to 300,000 people,<ref>Lisa Lerer, John McCormick. [http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-08-27/beck-palin-rally-in-washington-drawing-supporters-of-babies-guns-jesus-.html Beck-Palin Rally in Washington Drawing Supporters of `Babies, Guns, Jesus'], ''Bloomberg'', August 27, 2010.</ref> and with the help of supporters were able to raise more than $5-million dollars for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.<ref>[http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/198/44821/ Restoring Honor 8/28], August 28, 2010.</ref>
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[[Glenn Beck|Glenn Beck's]] '''Restoring Honor Rally''', also known as the '''Restoring Honor Rally 8-28''', is a non-political rally held at the steps of the [[Lincoln Memorial]] on the anniversary of [[Martin Luther King Jr.|Martin Luther King Jr.'s]] 1963 "I Have A Dream" speech. According to Glenn Beck's Web site, Restoring Honor is a "non-political event" conceived to pay tribute to the [[United States]] "heroes, our heritage and our future," and to "pledge to restore honor" in America at the steps of the memorial.<ref>http://www.glennbeck.com/828/</ref> The Restoring Honor Rally is a fundraiser for the [[Special Operations Warrior Foundation]], a charity that provides funds for the surviving children of Special Ops personnel killed in battle.<ref>[[Glenn Beck]]. [http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/198/35494/ Glenn Beck: Restoring Honor], ''The Glenn Beck Program'', January 25, 2010.</ref><ref>[http://www.specialops.org/news/35610/Glenn-Becks-Restoring-Honor-Rally-Supports-Special-Ops-Troops-and-Families.htm Glenn Beck's "Restoring Honor" Rally Supports SOWF], specialops.org, January 25, 2010.</ref> The event prepared for up to 300,000 people,<ref>Lisa Lerer, John McCormick. [http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-08-27/beck-palin-rally-in-washington-drawing-supporters-of-babies-guns-jesus-.html Beck-Palin Rally in Washington Drawing Supporters of `Babies, Guns, Jesus'], ''Bloomberg'', August 27, 2010.</ref> and with the help of supporters were able to raise more than $5-million dollars for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.<ref>[http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/198/44821/ Restoring Honor 8/28], August 28, 2010.</ref>
    
==Keynote Speakers==
 
==Keynote Speakers==
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==100 Year Plan for America==
 
==100 Year Plan for America==
 
As part of the Restoring Honor Rally, Glenn Beck previewed a portion of what he described as the "100 Year Plan for America," to restore honor.<ref>[http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/198/33466/ Glenn Beck: The Plan], ''The Glenn Beck Program'', November 23, 2009.</ref> He said:
 
As part of the Restoring Honor Rally, Glenn Beck previewed a portion of what he described as the "100 Year Plan for America," to restore honor.<ref>[http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/198/33466/ Glenn Beck: The Plan], ''The Glenn Beck Program'', November 23, 2009.</ref> He said:
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{{Cquote|'''Today, I have stopped looking for a leader to show us the way out because I have come to realize that the only one who can truly save our country...is us. To change America's course we need to change ourselves, our expectations and our willingness to accept the unacceptable. When we refuse to allow our children to receive a trophy for participation, we are on the road to restoring the meaning of merit in our Republic. When we insist that no one is too big to fail, we will be able to learn from our mistakes, and when we demand that we are self-reliant, we will ensure that others can rely on us, not the government.'''<ref>[http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/198/33398/ Glenn Beck reveals the Plan], ''The Glenn Beck Program'', November 26, 2009.</ref>}}
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{{Cquote|<big>Today, I have stopped looking for a leader to show us the way out because I have come to realize that the only one who can truly save our country...is us. To change America's course we need to change ourselves, our expectations and our willingness to accept the unacceptable. When we refuse to allow our children to receive a trophy for participation, we are on the road to restoring the meaning of merit in our Republic. When we insist that no one is too big to fail, we will be able to learn from our mistakes, and when we demand that we are self-reliant, we will ensure that others can rely on us, not the government.</big><ref>[http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/198/33398/ Glenn Beck reveals the Plan], ''The Glenn Beck Program'', November 26, 2009.</ref>}}
    
Glenn Beck has stated that [[education]] is key to restoring honor, and not just for our children, but for all America as a whole. He further detailed what it means to "restore honor," and said that despite America's great diversity, "nothing unifies Americans more than their support for public acknowledgments of God." Beck said to consider the following aspects of American heritage that he honors and respects:<ref>[http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/198/44685/ David Barton: One Nation, Under God], August 25, 2010.</ref>
 
Glenn Beck has stated that [[education]] is key to restoring honor, and not just for our children, but for all America as a whole. He further detailed what it means to "restore honor," and said that despite America's great diversity, "nothing unifies Americans more than their support for public acknowledgments of God." Beck said to consider the following aspects of American heritage that he honors and respects:<ref>[http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/198/44685/ David Barton: One Nation, Under God], August 25, 2010.</ref>
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* 82% support voluntary school prayer
 
* 82% support voluntary school prayer
 
* 76% support [[Ten Commandments]] displays on public property
 
* 76% support [[Ten Commandments]] displays on public property
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==Event Description==
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According to Glenn Beck's Web site, the following text is a verbatim description of the Restoring Honor Rally:<ref>[http://www.glennbeck.com/828/ Restoring Honor Rally 8-28]</ref>
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Throughout history [[America]] has seen many great leaders and noteworthy citizens change her course. It is through their personal virtues and by their example that we are able to live as a free people. On August 28, come celebrate America by honoring our heroes, our heritage and our future.
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Join the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, Glenn Beck, Sarah Palin and many more for this non-political event that pays tribute to America’s service personnel and other upstanding citizens who embody our nation’s founding principles of integrity, truth and honor.
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Our freedom is possible only if we remain virtuous. Help us restore the values that founded this great nation. On August, 28th, come join us in our pledge to restore honor at the steps of the [[Lincoln Memorial]] in [[Washington DC]].
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==Attacks Against Restoring Honor==
 
==Attacks Against Restoring Honor==
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==External Links==
 
==External Links==
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===Social Networking===
 
* [http://www.facebook.com/restoringhonor Restoring Honor] - [[Facebook]]
 
* [http://www.facebook.com/restoringhonor Restoring Honor] - [[Facebook]]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/user/RestoringHonorRally Restoring Honor Rally] - [[YouTube]]
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===Informational===
 
* [http://www.glennbeck.com/828/restoringhonorqanda.pdf Restoring Honor FAQ]
 
* [http://www.glennbeck.com/828/restoringhonorqanda.pdf Restoring Honor FAQ]
 
* [http://media.glennbeck.com/828/828kit.pdf General Information Packet] for Restoring Honor in America
 
* [http://media.glennbeck.com/828/828kit.pdf General Information Packet] for Restoring Honor in America
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===Educational===
 
* [http://www.glennbeck.com/becku/ Beck University] - ''[[Faith]], [[Hope]] and [[Charity]]''
 
* [http://www.glennbeck.com/becku/ Beck University] - ''[[Faith]], [[Hope]] and [[Charity]]''
  
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