"I used to live in Ethiopia as a child, and I lived there when Haile Selassie was the emperor"
- Jack Kingston
About this Quote
This quote by Jack Kingston talks to his individual experience of living in Ethiopia as a kid. It is most likely that he has fond memories of his time there, as he was residing in the country during the reign of Haile Selassie, the last emperor of Ethiopia. Haile Selassie was a popular leader who was viewed as a symbol of hope and progress for the nation. He was known for his efforts to improve Ethiopia and enhance the lives of its residents. Jack Kingston's quote is a testament to the positive impact that Haile Selassie had on the nation during his reign. It is also a suggestion of the importance of preserving the memories of those who have actually come prior to us, and the impact they have actually had on our lives.
This quote is written / told by Jack Kingston somewhere between April 24, 1955 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA.
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