2007-03-06 00:17:54 · 9 answers · asked by ? 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Benjamin Franklin by a mile.
He was a genius and a statesman. A genius of science and a genius of the arts/ philosophy/ politics. As well as a major leader.
He discovered electricity. He had many inventions.
He was regarded as the top statesman of his time. He represented America in international forums because he was simply the best.
He was a great idealist. He believed in the best side of America before in and after his time.
He was the most impressive founding father. A truly great man. If only every American could live up to his standards
see this link
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Franklin
2007-03-06 00:31:58 · answer #1 · answered by Oz Billy 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Thomas Jefferson. Inventor, farmer, soldier, scientist, author of the Declaration of Independence, and smartest man ever to be President.
2007-03-06 08:21:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin, Abe Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson , and FDR
Even thou the Discovery Channel did the same question and got Ronald Reagan, I think it was because he had recently died and his name was in everyone mind at the time.
2007-03-06 11:44:28 · answer #3 · answered by MG 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Elvis Presley!!! The King. His music touched millions of people around the world.
2007-03-06 20:31:46 · answer #4 · answered by Niu Su Hao 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say George Washington. He was the first and stuck to the constitution.
2007-03-06 08:23:10 · answer #5 · answered by Titus M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say Henry Ford. He epitomized American ingenuity, and his vision had a far lasting impact on America, and other countries than any political leader America has ever had.
2007-03-06 08:27:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Abraham Lincon, because he could see all men and women, white or African American have the same rigths.
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2007-03-06 08:30:34 · answer #7 · answered by "Tory" la gatita 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
GW (the original)
"First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen!"
2007-03-06 09:16:56 · answer #8 · answered by Jay G 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Do you mean, besides, GW Bush?
2007-03-06 08:20:48 · answer #9 · answered by Amish Rebel 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋