Quote of the day
In England, the profession of the law is that which seems to hold out the strongest attraction to talent, from the circumstance, that in it ability, coupled with exertion, even though unaided by patronage, cannot fail of obtaining reward.
George Kennan
Born: February 16, 1845
Died: May 10, 1924 (aged 79)
Bio: George Kennan was an American explorer noted for his travels in the Kamchatka and Caucasus regions of the Russian Empire. He was a cousin twice removed of diplomat and historian George F. Kennan, with whom he shared his birthday.
Known for:
- The Kennan Diaries
- Russia Leaves the War
- American diplomacy, 1900-1950
- The fateful alliance