Which leader spoke at the Berlin Wall in 1963 and said in German, “Ich bin ein Berliner” (“I am a Berliner”)?
Correct answer: President John F. Kennedy, United States of America
Player #16550689
I remember watching this on the TV news as a child. One of those events you don't forget.
RockNRollMama82
a friend said that what he really said in German was, "I am a donut"
Player #38618593
Kennedy thought he was saying he was from Berlin. But a "Berliner" is a jelly doughnut.
Oops!
JellyBaker
Blooply, I learned something new today.
MG
The problem with this question is that JFK intended in saying he was from Berlin but he ad libbed that he was a Jelly Doughnut.
wesley
herb198220, Right. He should not have said "ein," but the Germans appreciated his effort.
Player #92723922
Ah, the famous, "I am a jelly doughnut!" speech.
Monica
RockNRollMama82, yes. what he should've said was, "inch bin Berliner" because, as you stated, a Berliner is, indeed, a pastry.
TommyColorado
Player #38618593, beat me to it
Player #31390312
Player #16550689, me as well