I asked this before and received some excellent and thought provoking answers...
2006-10-01 14:21:47 · 17 answers · asked by Grundoon 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Bill Clinton may not be the greatest living American, but I greatly respect him. Forget the partisan politics, forget the waste of time that Monicagate was, and focus for a moment on what he's done since he's left office. His humanitarian efforts:
Led a nationwide campaign to help the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake.
Selected by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan to head the United Nations earthquake and tsunami relief and reconstruction effort.
Raised money for relief of the disaster through the USA Freedom Corps.
Coordinated (along with George H. W. Bush) private relief donations for Hurrican Katrina victims.
His William J. Clinton Foundation does all sorts of great work around the world.
2006-10-01 14:34:24 · answer #1 · answered by el_scorcho6 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The greatest LIVING American? Boy, what a loaded question, because anyone's answer is bound to be held in heated dispute by a large chunk of people. I like the personal answers--mothers, grandparents; I personally would vote for my mother, or my second, fourth, or sixth grade teachers, or even a few people I go to church with. If you mean someone of national or international importance, you'll get several different opinions, each of which might have his or her own merits. I admire many individuals, but would be hard pressed to name a single favourite. (Bill Clinton, of course, is beneath contempt, and Hillary isn't much better.)
2006-10-02 05:53:56 · answer #2 · answered by nacmanpriscasellers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Billy Graham
2006-10-01 14:29:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the American or u.s.a is SO different then to now then 2001 because of September 11 and that is Way and the American .have a good day
2006-10-01 15:47:28 · answer #4 · answered by emmacampbell11 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bill Gates
2006-10-01 14:29:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on how you define greatness and which facets are being compared. It would be quite a challenge to effectively and objectively identify the greatest living American. Greatness is in the eye of the beholder...
2006-10-01 14:31:02 · answer #6 · answered by ŧťŠ4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
My grandfather - he is turning 94 shortly and is still teaching at a major university.
2006-10-01 15:13:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree. Billy Graham.
But Jimmy Carter might be a close second
2006-10-01 14:52:43 · answer #8 · answered by swordfish 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure, there are lots of americans that have done great things for our country, Ben Franklin some of our presidents...It's really hard to pick just one.
2006-10-01 14:29:47 · answer #9 · answered by bec3tiny 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Chuck Norris - because he can slam a revolving door!
2006-10-01 14:27:00 · answer #10 · answered by amuse4you 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋