Edward VIII Quotes
I have found it impossible to carry the heavy burden of responsibility and to discharge my duties as King as I would wish to, without the help and support of the woman I love.
Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor, 1894-1972, King of Great Britain and Ireland, Abdication speech, December 11, 1936
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He was criticized by the right wing extremists of the Repuplican Party for serving a Democratic President (Obama) as Ambassador to China. He was the most qualified person for the job as he was an experienced politician, spoke Chinese fluently and was very knowledgeable about Chinese culture and history. The President had asked him rather than many people of his own party. Huntsman’s quotation is probably the most patriotic and eloquent statement of national service ever made.
Congress had diminished Adams authority to deal with the French and sided with Benjamin Franklin and the French Foreign Minister. Mrs. Adams lobbied members of Congress. Years later First Lady Lady Bird Johnson would echo a similar sentiment. See {605230}.
The Emperor had made his brother King of Holland, thinking of it as an unimportant backwater of the French Empire. But Louis took his oath and job very seriously, and although he did not have the great talent of his brother, he made a serious effort to be a good king.
He had been attacked by the extremists in his own party for serving as the Ambassador to China during a Democratic administration. Huntsman, fluent in Chinese and very familiar with Chinese culture, was a very successful Governor and was recognized by President Obama as being uniquely qualified and as a Patriot he made this great statement about service to country
Edward VIII was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Empire, and Emperor of India, from 20 January 1936 until his abdication in December of the same year.
