Leaders Who Changed The World
Jun 21, 2019 • 45 views
1.Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
It is better not telling anything about him. HE is India.
Freedom is not given; it is taken.
2.Abraham Lincoln
The 16th President of The United States of America, Lincoln is one of the most prolific historical figures ever. He played the most important role in abolishment of slavery, which was rampant in the States and worldwide. Also, as a public leader his Gettysburg Address speaks a greater part of his humanitarian philosophy. His ideology and methods still form a recognisable part of the US administration.
Do I not destroy my enemies when I make them my friends?
3.Martin Luther king, Jr.
He was the most important figure and spokesperson of the American Civil Rights Movement from 1955 to 1968. His speech starting “I have a dream…” still sends shivers down the spines. His vision of human equality, and fight against racism of complexion steered a long battle to abolition of classification based on skin colour or birth.
Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase.
4.Nelson Mandela
Mandela is undoubtedly the most popular and most loved African leader, whose life was spent in struggling against apartheid in Africa. He suffered imprisonment for 27years from 1968 to 1990. In 1994, he became the first President of South Africa.
As long as poverty, injustice and gross inequality persist in our world, none of us can truly rest.
5.Mikhail Gorbachev
Gorbachev was the President of the Soviet Union from 1990-1991, while being the Union chief from 1988 itself through different offices. It was during his tenure that former USSR was dissolved. His concepts of Glasnost (openness) and Perestroika (restructuring) also made a huge impact in world politics.
If what you have done yesterday still looks big to you, you haven't done much today.
6.Mao Zedong
Mao was the founding father of PRC-People’s Republic of China. He was a communist leader and brought about the political revolution in China. In a larger aspect, he worked as a key figure is bringing together the people with national revolution.
In time of difficulties, we must not lose sight of our achievements.
7.Adolf Hitler
Not much is required to be said about this German dictator, who is often quoted as the main reason behind the World War II. He is one of the very few who has made such a remarkable impact on the world.
How fortunate for governments that the people they administer don't think.
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