Impressive statements of US Presidents

(Baonghean.vn) - In their speeches or daily sharing, many US Presidents have made a series of profound statements that touched the hearts of the public around the world.

1. President John Fitzgerald Kennedy:'My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country'

The 35th President of the United States - Mr. John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29, 1917 - November 22, 1963) said so at his inauguration on January 20, 1961. However, Mr. Kennedy did not have time to lead the United States for a full term as President before being assassinated during a visit to Dallas, Texas. However, he is still considered one of the most beloved Presidents in modern American history. Besides the seriousness required of a President, Mr. Kennedy was also famous for being extremely humorous.

2.President Abraham Lincoln:'If I'm two-faced, then why do I use this ugly face?'

That was the answer of President Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) when he was attacked as a "two-faced liar". Abraham Lincoln is considered one of the three greatest Presidents in American history, and is also often referred to by the nickname "Honest Abe". Talking about honesty, President Lincoln once had another very famous statement: "You can fool some of the people all the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you cannot fool all of the people all the time".

3. President Lyndon Baines Johnson:'I never trust anyone unless I know their "weakness" in my hands'

Lyndon Baines Johnson (August 27, 1908 – January 22, 1973) was the 36th President of the United States. He first took office on November 22, 1963, replacing President John F. Kennedy, who had just been assassinated. He was then re-elected to a second term and served as President until the end of that term.

4. President Theodore Roosevelt:'There is an old proverb that says: Speak softly and carry a big stick - you will be able to go further in life'

Theodore Roosevelt (October 27, 1858 – January 6, 1919) was the 26th President of the United States. The above quote was first used by Roosevelt in a speech at the Minnesota State Fair on September 2, 1901, as Vice President. The phrase "Speak softly and carry a big stick - you can go further" quickly became a familiar maxim and was repeated by the talented President on many other occasions.

5.President Richard Milhous Nixon:'There will be no cover-up in the White House'

On April 30, 1973, President Richard Milhous Nixon (January 9, 1913 – April 22, 1994) made this statement to the American people about the Watergate scandal, while assuring that he would not influence the investigation. However, Nixon was still forced to retire early on August 9, 1974, during his second term, because he was found to be involved in this historic scandal.

6. President George Washington:'Better no explanation than a bad explanation'

George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was the first President and founder of the modern United States. He served two terms as President and became an important figure in the history of the United States. He wrote the above quote in a letter to his niece Harriet Washington on October 30, 1791.

7. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt:'The only thing we have to fear is fear itself'

Franklin Delano Roosevelt (January 30, 1882 – April 12, 1945) served four consecutive terms as President, leading the US economy out of the Great Depression, the worst in human history. He took office on March 4, 1933, but died suddenly while fulfilling his role in his fourth term.

8. President Gerald Ford: 'I guess anyone can be President of the United States'

Gerald Ford (July 14, 1913 – December 26, 2006) was the first person to become the owner of the White House without going through any election. The above statement was made by him himself about his extremely special and rare case.

9. President James Abram Garfield: 'The truth will set you free, but first it will make you miserable'

James Abram Garfield (December 19, 1831 – September 19, 1881) was the 20th President of the United States. He was elected and inaugurated on March 4, 1881, and served 200 days before dying of an infection from a wound from a previous assassination attempt. He is often overlooked in history books because of his short tenure.

10. 'President Obama: 'I Was Black Before the Election'

Barack Hussein Obama is the first black President of the United States. He took office on January 20, 2009 and will leave office on January 20, 2017. In addition to the classic quote above, Mr. Obama also made another statement in an interview about his views on war: "I'm not against all wars. But I'm extremely against stupid wars."

Kim Ngoc

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