Obama again spreads false claim that Thomas Jefferson hosted first Ramadan iftar dinner at White House
"The first Muslim ambassador to the United States, from Tunisia, was hosted by President Jefferson, who arranged a sunset dinner for his guest because it was Ramadan --- making it the first known iftar at the White House, more than 200 years ago." -- Barack Obama, speaking on August 14, 2010, at the "Annual Iftar Dinner" at the White House
Really? Is that what happened? Was there a "first known iftar at the White House" given by none other than President Thomas Jefferson for the "first Muslim ambassador to the United States"? That's what Barack Obama and his dutiful speechwriters told the Muslims in attendance at the 2010 "Annual Iftar Dinner," knowing full well that the remarks would be published for all to see. Apparently Obama, and those who wrote this speech for him, and others who vetted it, find nothing wrong with attempting to convince Americans, as part of their policy of trying to win...
"making it the first known iftar at the White House, more than 200 years ago." -- Barack Obama, speaking on August 14, 2010, at the "Annual Iftar Dinner" at the White House"
The politicians habit of economy with the truth or stretching the facts to fit the politically correct flexible rhetoric is not lost on dear ole Barack Obama. When a politician uses actual truth it is either a mistake, (for which he later apologizes) or by some strange quirk of fate, it actually fits the politics he represents.
Christopher Hitchens, was also a historian, which some of you recognize, this is an interesting article by him--on history--Jefferson Versus the Muslim Pirates
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