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Past Presidential Polyglots

apps.pandltranslations.com — Barack Obama stirred up some controversy when he urged Americans to learn foreign languages. Discussions about multilingualism in the U.S. are on the rise so maybe it ’s time we look at our past. Many people know that Thomas Jefferson spoke at least five languages and could write in several more, but there have been other multilingual presidents.

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  • Kirly, on 07/22/2008, -0/+4that's all very interesting and i appreciate being reminded.

    but, the fact remains that barack obama is, among other unpleasant things, a raging hypocrit who is fluent in only english. although i do hear that he can say that moslem "call to prayer" in nearly perfect arabic.
  • Stevanoski, on 07/23/2008, -0/+5Bush speaks Spanish not quite fluently, but close, Obama only speaks English, go figure.
    • ssn697, on 07/23/2008, -1/+5LOL. The irony tag on Fark is working overtime on that comment!

      Bush: bi-lingual, with the most environmentally aware house of any elected official...

      Drip...Drip...Drip... The irony is thick!
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