Definitely, George Washington. Amazing life and astonishing achievements. He was a surveyor of rural lands in Virginia, who turned into a brilliant officer, veteran of French and Indian wars. In 1775 became commander-in-chief of the American army. He held together disintegrating army and fragile nation. And after the war he chose not to become a tyrant or emperor (like many military leaders did in other parts of the world) but quietly retired to his plantation.
A symbol of republicanism, brilliant diplomat and talented politician. As first American president he was the initiator of the Proclamation of Neutrality - a basis for avoiding any involvement in foreign conflicts. Built strong central government, funded national debt, even created the first US central bank.
Among his major contributions in history: In those times he refused to pursue a third term as US president, and he made it the enduring norm that no U.S. President should seek more than two. Thus, effectively he put an end to any possibility of creation any kind of monarchy, despotism, cult of personality, or military junta as it occured many times in the rest of the world.
2007-03-31 04:11:42
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Thomas Edison
2007-03-30 15:43:33
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Thomas Edison
2007-03-30 15:36:21
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George Washington
2007-03-30 15:33:47
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George Washington.
2007-03-30 15:32:34
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Edison
2007-03-30 15:34:58
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answered by Anonymous
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Edison
2007-03-30 15:33:01
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Lincoln
2007-03-30 15:32:29
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answered by diannegoodwin@sbcglobal.net 7
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Thomas Edison was a great inventor plus more
2007-03-30 15:32:53
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answered by stargazer 5
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