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RWN Poll – 25 of the Greatest Figures in American History
As a follow up to the scandalous Worst American’s poll which twisted the knickers of some conservative bloggers, John Hawkins posted to RWN the top 25 conservative picks for the greatest figures in American history.
Below is the list I submitted to John. The bolded items are the ones that concur with John’s compiled list.
Audie Murphy
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Ben Franklin
John Adams
Abigail Adams
Betsy Ross
Ronald Reagan
General David Petraeus
Thomas Edison
Pierre S. duPont
Phylis Schafley
Claire Booth Luce
Michael A. Monsoor
James Armistead Lafayette
Bill Gates
Albert Einstein
Alexander Graham Bell
Bob Hope
Frank Sinatra
Jimmie Stewart
Grace Kelly
What struck me as I thought of this list was how many great individuals I had to eliminate because they were not American, interestingly, not one was arabic. Why is that? Certainly food for thought.
What would your list look like? Post it in the comments section for all to see and dissect 
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George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Ronald Reagan
John Wayne
Anne Sullivan
Helen Keller (I disagree with her left-wing politics, but I admire all she overcame)
Thomas Edison
Alexander Graham Bell
John Browning
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington Carver
I suppose, too, it depends on one’s definition of “great”. Personally, I would want to include William Harley and William, Walter, and Arthur Davidson. And Cycus Avery, the Father of Route 66.
But I doubt anyone else would.
Fantastic list, Trevor! Indeed, there is much greatness to chose from