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18. “Pride costs us more than hunger, thirst, and cold.” 19. “I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.” 20. “When we see ourselves in a situation which must ...
These inspiring quotes from U.S. presidents will help you reflect on our history ... From the beginning of our nation in 1776 to today, our elected leaders have shared their bits of wisdom and ...
"Yesterday's the past, tomorrow's the future, but today is a gift. That's why it's called the present." ... Inspirational Love Quotes "Love doesn't make the world go 'round. Love is what makes the ...
"A house divided against itself cannot stand.", opening lines of Abraham Lincoln's famous 1858 "A House Divided" speech, addressing the division between slave states and free states in the United States at the time. "Four score and seven years ago...", opening of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. [3]
The world oil market is increasingly tight. There are trouble spots throughout the world, and 53 American hostages are being held in Iran against international law and against every precept of human affairs. [1] This state of the union address holds the record of being the longest state of the union address at 33,667 words. [2] [3]
Status quo is a Latin phrase meaning the existing state of affairs, particularly with regard to social, economic, legal, environmental, political, religious, scientific or military issues. [1] In the sociological sense, the status quo refers to the current state of social structure or values. [ 2 ]
16. "The ignorance of one voter in a democracy impairs the security of all.” John F. Kennedy, Former U.S. President. 17. “Voting is not only our right—it is our power.”
The first paragraph of the speech was worded to reinforce Roosevelt's portrayal of the United States as a victim of unprovoked Japanese aggression. The initial draft read, "a date which will live in world history". Roosevelt rephrased it as "a date which will live in infamy." [12] The wording was deliberately passive.