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“America already holds the record for freak movements. Now we have a new one. It's called "Restoring Confidence." Rich men who never had a mission in life outside of watching a stock ticker are working day and night "restoring confidence." Writers are working night shifts, speakers' tables are littered up, ministers are preaching statistics, all on "restoring confidence."”

Source: Will Rogers' Daily Telegrams: The Coolidge years, 1926-1929

“America is replicated at every level of British life, from the taxi driver to the prime minister.”

America Levels British Ministers Drivers Prime Prime Minister Taxi

Book:Free World: America, Europe, and the Surprising Future of the West

Source: Free World: America, Europe, and the Surprising Future of the West

“The first life insurance societies where formed in England in the years between 1692 and 1720. In America, life insurance became available to the clergy through the Presbyterian Ministers Fund, founded in 1759 (still in existence), and the Episcopal Corporation, founded ten years later (subsequently merged).”

Years Firsts Stills America Existence Ten England Available Corporations Ministers Fund Clergy Presbyterians

Author:Andrew Tobias

“The despicable North Korean attack in Rangoon deprived us of trusted advisers and friends. So many of those who died had won admirers in America as they studied with us or guided us with their counsel. I personally recall the wisdom and composure of Foreign Minister Lee, with whom I met in Washington just a few short months ago. To the families and countrymen of all those who were lost, America expresses its deep sorrow.”

America Lost Months Sorrow Mets Died Ministers Usa Trusted Recalls Deprived Korea North Korea Korean Countrymen Adviser Despicable Admirer Composure North Korean Deep Sorrow

Book:Ronald Reagan

Source: Ronald Reagan

“In 1953, the United States played a significant role in orchestrating the overthrow of Iran's popular prime minister, Mohammed Mossadegh. The Eisenhower administration believed its actions were justified for strategic reasons, but the coup was clearly a setback for Iran's political development and it is easy to see now why many Iranians continue to resent this intervention by America in their internal affairs.”

“Over the last few years, the Islamic world has produced more female presidents and prime ministers than both Europe and North America combined.”

World Years Lasts America President Europe Female Ministers Islamic Prime Prime Minister North America Female President

Author:Reza Aslan