While India's first President (Rajendra Prasad) served two terms, the person who succeeded him brought a unique blend of philosophy, diplomacy, and scholarship to the highest office in the land.
Dr. Radhakrishnan was awarded 11 honorary doctorates from universities around the world — including Oxford, Cambridge, and Harvard — making him one of the most academically decorated leaders in Indian history.
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was the second President of India (1962–1967).
Before becoming President, he served as India's first Vice-President (1952–1962) — making him the only person in Indian history to hold both the No. 2 (VP) and No. 1 (President) constitutional positions.
Dr. Radhakrishnan was one of the world's greatest philosophers and educators — a professor at Oxford University and a celebrated author on Indian philosophy.
When he became President, some students and friends asked permission to celebrate his birthday. He replied that instead of celebrating it as his personal birthday, he would be honored if September 5 were celebrated as Teachers' Day — recognizing the teaching profession.
Since 1962, every September 5 has been celebrated as Teachers' Day across India.
"Books are the means by which we build bridges between cultures." He also famously said that **teachers should be the best minds of the country** — because the quality of a civilization depends on the quality of its teachers.
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