English has always been the dominant language of United States presidents, but many have also spoken other languages. Some presidents were well versed in classical tongues such as Latin and Greek — a standard component of education in colonial America for those who could access it — while others spoke languages such as French, German, and even Mandarin to varying degrees.  More than half of the 45 people who have served as POTUS (across 47 presidencies) are known to have spoken only one language: English. While determining fluency and proficiency can be difficult, 16 U.S. presidents ...Read More