Q. In a recent conversation, someone mentioned that German came very close to being declared the official language of the United States. I questioned that. Please settle this. — William P. Clark, of ...

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“My philological studies have satisfied me that a gifted person ought to learn English (barring spelling and pronouncing), in 30 hours, French in 30 days, and German in 30 years.” – Mark Twain, “That ...