Okay, there's no way I could put together a list of great Americans and do enough justice to get them all on here. So consider this a small sampling of Americans and feel free to add your own.
Benjamin Franklin- I kinda have to start with at least one of the founding fathers, don't I? What didn't this man do? In addition to co-founding the greatest country on Earth, he was a scientist, author, politician, satirist, and inventor.
Abraham Lincoln- Of course I'm going there. Gotta give it up for a fellow Kentuckian. Many historians consider him to be the finest President in American history. We all know what he did and the price he paid.
Henry Ford- The man that founded a now floundering company was instrumental in building the production capacity of the United States. He is the father of the assemble line and, in a time when the economy was terrible shocked America by raising his workers' pay to five dollars per day, effectively doubling their pay.
Walt Disney- There's not a single person in this class that hasn't felt his effect. He truly wanted to create the "Happiest Place on Earth". I had the priviledge of working for the Disney Company several years ago- this isn't just a slogan. The man had a direct effect on making billions of children (and adults) happy. I long to take my son to Walt Disney World for the first time.
Ernest Hemingway- My favorite American author was much more than that. He was a journalist and avid sportsman as well. His novels and short stories are legendary, but I think he is best remembered as a "man's man". He traveled the globe hunting and fishing, romanced movie stars and was loved the world over.
John Wayne- Speaking of tough men, John Wayne was the quintessential man of his time. Or at the very least, the man many men wanted to be. The characters in the movies he played were the template of what American men were taught to be: tough, honest, noble, good with women, and rarely lost a fight. It's no coincidence that his final film, The Shootist, mirrors his life.
Jason Herbert
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I would have to agree with you on this one Jason. Out of all those people you named Henry Ford would be my favorite, only because he paved the way for others to follow.
Annie Lawrence
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TR 10:05-11:20
Alright, I've got some additions to this-
Harrison Ford- Three words-Han Freaking Solo. Enough said.
Major Dick Winters (retired)- If you've seen "Band of Brothers" on HBO, you're familiar with his exploits. The entire 101st Airborne Division deserves mentioning.
Billy Joe Chadwick- Okay, you may have never heard of him, but he's my Grandfather and screw it, he's an American. My Grandfather is the ultimate cross between John Wayne, Johnny Cash, and Superman. My Grandfather could armwrestle Jesus and win.
Jason Herbert
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TR 10:05
All these men are by far, my favorite too. They all have a unique character about them. Along with the character, the posses great leadership which is in need of praise.
Nicole Cass
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Hey Jason where are the women? I agree these American Men deserve recognition.But here are some women that should not go untouched.
Jane Addams-she was known as selfless and took part in may organizations that helped lead our country in the right direction.
Mae West- was a talented woman who lit up the screen when film first came into view.
Crystal Cash
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