2006-12-24 02:52:34 · 8 answers · asked by Gigi K 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Many American presidents have been bilingual because the system of higher education in the 19th century included training in Latin, Greek, and French as a standard part of the curriculum. James A. Garfield's skill in Latin and Greek has already been mentioned. Thomas Jefferson was fluent in French as well (he was an ambassador to France for several years). Jimmy Carter was fluent in Spanish and spoke Spanish publically on many occasions.
2006-12-24 03:40:11 · answer #1 · answered by Taivo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Of course. George W. Bush is surprisingly eloquent in Spanish.
2006-12-24 06:00:16 · answer #2 · answered by jellybeanchick 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
President James A. Garfield, could write classical Greek with his left hand & classical Latin with his right hand at the same time, so then I would think he could speak it to!
2006-12-24 03:06:07 · answer #3 · answered by Steadfast † One 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The current one....Bush is fluent in both English and Spanish...and probably BETTER at the Spanish!!! : )
2006-12-24 02:55:01 · answer #4 · answered by bradxschuman 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes George Bush speaks 2 languages: American and Bushian (His own made up language consisting of words that don't really exist e.g. iraqians.
2006-12-24 02:56:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
bush is bilingual. he speaks some english, but mostly gibberish
2006-12-24 02:54:04 · answer #6 · answered by Biker 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Nope.
2006-12-24 02:56:27 · answer #7 · answered by noseque1984 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
tons
2006-12-24 02:54:39 · answer #8 · answered by Gabs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋