Dan Cirucci: Representing Us, Thanking Troops, Scoring Firsts!

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Representing Us, Thanking Troops, Scoring Firsts!

President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump made a historic visit to Japan over Memorial Day weekend, becoming the first official state guests of Japan’s newly enthroned Emperor.

On May 1, former Crown Prince Naruhito acceded to the Chrysanthemum throne to become Japan’s 126th Emperor. He replaced his father, Emperor Emeritus Akihito. Naruhito assumes the reign of the oldest continuous dynasty in the world.

🎬 Watch: President Trump presents trophy to Sumo Grand Champion

Japan’s new Imperial Era is called “Reiwa,” which means “beautiful harmony.” President Trump and the First Lady congratulated the Japanese people on this latest chapter in their history. “Your Majesty, the First Lady and I will never forget this gracious invitation, and we thank the people of Japan for their incredible hospitality and warm welcome in this majestic land,” the President said during a State Banquet at the Imperial Palace.

“I carry with me the hopes of the American people for the treasured alliance between our countries. And we enter this next phase of our prospering relationship.”

From the moment the President and First Lady stepped off the tarmac, they were treated to some of Japan’s awe-inspiring culture. Among the highlights was attending a sumo wrestling championship in Tokyo, where President Trump presented the “President’s Cup”—a first-of-its kind, 60-lb. trophy awarded to Japan’s grand champion.

Since his election, President Trump has worked with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe—who the President calls a dear friend—to build a true global partnership centered on robust security, technological advancement, and economic progress. Together, the two countries are defending free and open societies while taking steps to strengthen our own shared prosperity, including through fair and balanced trade deals.

Under President Trump, America’s partnership with Japan is better than ever.

President Trump thanks our troops

President Trump spoke to both U.S. and Japanese troops at Yokosuka Naval Base during his weekend trip. Aboard a Japanese destroyer, the JS Kaga, he explained that the shared service between our two nations’ sailors is a living testament to the “enduring power of our incredible partnership.”

In honor of Memorial Day, the President and First Lady spoke to American service members on the USS Wasp, docked in Japan. “Today, the unbreakable resolve of [our fallen] heroes lives on in every American who wears our great uniform,” the President said to a crowd of 1,000 American sailors and Marines.

“On behalf of all Americans, we thank you.”

Something to share: President Trump thanks our troops aboard the USS Wasp

Photo of the Day

Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead

President Trump participates in a joint press conference with Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the Akasaka Palace in Tokyo | May 27, 2019

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About Dan Cirucci

He has been cited by Rush Limbaugh, quoted in the New York Times, featured at Real Clear Politics and Lucianne.com and interviewed on radio, TV and in social media.

He's Dan Cirucci, the founder and editor-in chief of the Dan Cirucci Blog, Matt Rooney's sidekick on Save Jersey's videocasts and one of the most widely honored public relations professionals in his field. He's also been a public relations consultant to numerous organizations and individuals and hosted The Advocates on RVN-TV.

Inducted into the Philadelphia Public Relations Hall of Fame, for many years he served as a Lecturer in Corporate Communication at Penn State University. A former President of the Philadelphia Public Relations Association (PPRA) he has lectured at Rowan University, Temple University, The College of New Jersey and Arcadia University. He has conducted workshops on public relations for thousands of participants throughout the nation and has taught countless others the art of public speaking. He has also advised numerous lawyers, judges, public officials and political candidates.

Cirucci is a prolific writer and his op-ed pieces have appeared in the Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia Inquirer, Courier-Post and other publications.

A native of Camden NJ, Cirucci is a former President of the Philadelphia chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators. Cirucci served as Associate Executive Director of the Philadelphia Bar Association for nearly 30 years. He served as Chair of Penn State University's Professional Advisory Board for the Corporate Communication major at Penn State Abington and on the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Judicial Selection Commission.

He received his MA degree from Rowan University and his BA from Villanova University. He has been named a Distinguished Alumnus of Rowan's public relations program and received the E. A. "Wally" Richter Leadership Award, the highest honor from the National Association of Bar Executives' Communications Section. He has also been honored by numerous other local, state and national groups.

In his hometown of Camden, Cirucci taught fifth grade at the Ulysses Wiggins Elementary School named for the founder of the Camden NAACP. There he was one of the first teachers in the country to teach African-American history to inner city students. He later served as editor of a local weekly newspaper, as Assistant to the Township Manager of Cherry Hill Township and as Associate Director of Communications at the New Jersey State Bar Association.

Cirucci's passions include politics, the popular culture, books and authors, art, communication, music, theatre, movies, dining and travel.

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