Students, faculty, and staff celebrated in Gallaudet 's field house when the four demands were met and I. King Jordan was selected as the new president. During his first press interview after gaining the presidency, Jordan delivered one of his most famous quotes, "Deaf people can do anything hearing people can do, except hear. '' Phil Bravin, who was deaf, was appointed chairperson of the Board since Spilman had resigned. Bravin, who was the first Deaf chair, was appointed as chair of the Lexington School for the Deaf following similar protests in 1994.
who was the first person chosen as president who resigned after the student revolution
King Jordan