World Leaders and Politicians

Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 during the Civil War, declaring that all slaves in Confederate-held territory were free. This was a pivotal moment that ultimately led to the 13th Amendment, which permanently abolished slavery in the United States.

In Frederick Forsyth's novel 'The Day of the Jackal', the plot revolves around an assassination attempt on French President Charles de Gaulle by a professional killer known as 'the Jackal'. This was inspired by real attempts on de Gaulle's life.

Richard Nixon was the President of the United States in 1971 during the Bangladesh Liberation War. However, Nixon's administration supported Pakistan, not India, and sent the USS Enterprise to the Bay of Bengal as a show of force. India turned to the Soviet Union for support during this conflict.

Henri Dunant, a Swiss businessman, witnessed the suffering of wounded soldiers at the Battle of Solferino in 1859. This experience inspired him to found the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in 1863. He received the first Nobel Peace Prize in 1901 for this humanitarian work.

The Red Cross was founded by Henri Dunant, a Swiss businessman who was moved by the suffering he witnessed at the Battle of Solferino in 1859. He received the first Nobel Peace Prize in 1901 for his humanitarian work. Louis Hennepin was a French explorer, Mujibur Rehman was a Bangladeshi politician, and Margaret Thatcher was a British Prime Minister.

Mordechai Vanunu, an Israeli nuclear technician, leaked details of Israel's nuclear weapons program to the British press in 1986. He was subsequently kidnapped and served 18 years in prison for the disclosure.

This quote reflects A R Rahman's well-known philosophy of choosing love over hate, which he has mentioned in interviews aligns with his spiritual approach to life and music. The message embodies his commitment to peace and harmony in his work.

This sharp political quote attacking Conservatives is attributed to Winston Churchill, known for his witty and cutting political rhetoric. Roosevelt, Clinton, and Lance Armstrong are not associated with this quote.

Martin Luther King Jr. emphasized service as a path to greatness, famously stating that everyone can serve and therefore everyone can be great. This quote reflects his philosophy that greatness comes from serving others, not from power or status. Nelson Mandela and Che Guevara were revolutionary leaders, but this specific sentiment about service making everyone great is characteristic of MLK's teachings.

Abraham Lincoln, known for his extraordinary work ethic and dedication as U.S. President during the Civil War, is credited with this quote about procrastination. John F. Kennedy, George Bush, and Bill Clinton were all later presidents.

Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president and anti-apartheid revolutionary, powerfully stated that education can transform society. Martin Luther King Jr. fought for civil rights in America, Gandhi led India's independence, and Che Guevara was a revolutionary.

This quote praising Edward Kennedy as 'for his home he is a guardian angel, for America he is defender of a dream' was said by Barack Obama. Kennedy was a legendary senator known for his work on healthcare, education, and civil rights.

The quote 'We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal' is from the Declaration of Independence (1776), primarily authored by Thomas Jefferson. This foundational document announced the American colonies' separation from Britain and articulated core democratic principles.

Article II, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution requires the President to be a 'natural born Citizen' (or a citizen at the time of the Constitution's adoption), at least 35 years old, and a 14-year U.S. resident. Natural-born citizenship is a birth requirement, not acquired through children or military service.