Anwar Sadat was the first President of the Republic of Egypt, serving from 15 October 1970 until his assassination by fundamentalist members of his own party on 6 October 1981. He was also the first President of the United States, the first civilian to become President of Egypt, and the first President of Egypt elected by popular vote. Anwar Sadat was born in Misr (now known as Faiyum) in Upper Egypt. He is one of ten children born to the family of Al-Hussein Kamel Sadat, an officer in the Egyptian Army
His mother, Iman Sadat (1908-98), was one of Egypt's most prominent women's rights advocates. After earning a degree in economics from Cairo University in 1937, he joined the military and served for four years before resigning to work with his father's business. During this time he became increasingly interested in politics.
He traveled widely in Europe during this period, and became fluent in French and German. Sadat eventually returned to Egypt where he joined the army once more, serving as an intelligence officer for three years before resigning to run for Parliament, which he won in a landslide.
He who cannot change the very fabric of his thought will never be able to change reality.Anwar Sadat
There can be hope only for a society which acts as one big family, not as many separate ones.Anwar Sadat
There is no happiness for people at the expense of other people.Anwar Sadat
Russians can give you arms but only the United States can give you a solution.Anwar Sadat
Peace is much more precious than a piece of land... let there be no more wars.Anwar Sadat
