He gave a big compliment to the UK at the banquet! The King of the UK's expression lit up?
US President Trump gave a big compliment to the UK in his speech at the beginning of the banquet! He not only praised the UK for contributing the Magna Carta, the modern parliamentary system, and Bacon's scientific method, but also mentioned the Industrial Revolution, contributions to the anti-fascist war, historical figures such as Newton, Shakespeare, and Churchill, and even said that the UK has made one of the greatest achievements for humanity. He also said that because of history and fate being connected, and love and language being linked, there is a "special" relationship between the UK and the US.
Besides the elaborate words of praise, he also made a joke to illustrate the UK's past "greatness." He said that where the British flag once flew, there is now America, which you all know... As you know, the King of the UK had been watching him, and when he heard this, he felt a bit embarrassed and lowered his head!
In fact, from the past Britain and America to the later America and Britain, it reflects the changes in their respective international influence, as well as the changes in the world order. But as he said, the relationship between these two countries is indeed unique.
Before 1894, the UK was the world's largest economy, and since then, the US has always been the world's largest economy. In addition, before World War II, the pound was the world's first currency, and after the war, the dollar replaced the pound as the world currency.
Before 1776, the 13 American colonies did fly the Union Jack, but after the first shot was fired at Lexington, they have been independent from the UK for 249 years. For the British, bringing up this memory again is both painful and embarrassing.
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